Current Health News
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Friday, April 20, 2018
- Health Tip: Screening for Cancer in Older Adults
- Health Tip: Learn Symptoms of Appendicitis
- When Does Online Gaming Become an Addiction?
- U.S. Better Able to Tackle Health Emergencies: Report
- Keep Eating Veggies (and Fruits) for Better Health
- Dengue Vaccine Use Should Be Restricted: WHO
- Wrist Device Shows Promise for Hand Tremors
- A Big Belly Bad for Your Heart
- Teens Who Cook Set the Table for Healthy Eating as Adults
- Health Highlights: April 20, 2018
- Even Organic Cotton Tampons Can Cause Toxic Shock: Study
- Contact Sports May Alter the Brain, Scans Suggest
- Mucus Test May Help Doctors Treat Sinusitis Better
Thursday, April 19, 2018
- Health Tip: Healthy Teeth May Signal Healthy Heart
- Health Tip: Living With Cardiomyopathy
- As Younger Men's Smoking Rises, So Does Their Stroke Risk
- His and Her Knee Injuries Occur the Same Way
- You and Your Pooch May Have Similar Tummy Bacteria
- Meditation: Different Approaches, Different Benefits
- Keeping Donated Livers Warm, Rather than Cool, May Help Them Last Longer: Study
- Could a Tattoo Someday Spot Your Cancer?
- Drinking May Worsen Hearing Loss at Loud Concerts
- Even Flies Enjoy Ejaculation: Study
- Health Highlights: April 19, 2018
- Doctor Who Gave Name to Asperger's Syndrome Worked With Nazis: Report
- Gene Change May Have Helped Indonesia's Deep-Sea Divers
- Healthy Diet, Healthy Eyes
- Addictive Opioids Still Overprescribed After Surgery: Study
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
- Health Tip: Relieve Your Blister, Corn or Callus
- More Than 40% of Americans Breathe Dirty Air: Report
- Could Banned Chemicals Be Lurking in Your Kitchen?
- Add Muscle Weakness as Another Cost of Type 1 Diabetes
- Gene Twist Can Make Your Blood Pressure Spike From Salt
- Turn Chores Into a Fitness Routine
- Barbara Bush Dead at Age 92
- Does Pot Really Dull a Teen's Brain?
- Marriage Means 'I Do' for Skin Cancer Detection
- Health Highlights: April 18, 2018
- 'Dance Moms' Star Abby Lee Miller Paralyzed by Spinal Infection
- Many Teens Don't Know Juul Contains Addictive Nicotine
- Americans Toss Out Tons of Fruits and Veggies
- Just One Concussion Could Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Gene Therapy May Be Cure for Some With Rare Blood Disorder
- What's the Best Way to Track Your Blood Pressure?
- More Cases in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
- Health Tip: Understanding Allergy Blood Testing
- Health Tip: If You're Pregnant and Have Diabetes
- Organs From Opioid OD Victims Are Saving Lives: Study
- Go Nuts for Heart Health
- Can Mom-to Be's' Weight Affect Daughters' Risk for Early Puberty?
- 'Flexitarian' Eating: Part Vegetarian, Part Not
- Sen. John McCain Recovering After Intestinal Surgery
- The Poop on House Mice: They Carry 'Superbugs'
- Exercise In, Vitamin D Out for Preventing Falls: U.S. Panel
- States Should Help Struggling Teen Moms, Poll Finds
- Health Highlights: April 17, 2018
- Ketamine Nasal Spray Shows Promise Against Depression, Suicide
- Some Blood Pressure Meds Tied to Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Women
- Skin Sensor Might Someday Track Alcoholics' Booze Intake
- New Therapy May Prevent Tough-to-Treat Migraines
Monday, April 16, 2018
- Health Tip: Understanding Dermal Fillers
- Transgender Kids Face High Risk of Mental Health Woes
- Drug Keytruda May Help Block Melanoma's Return
- Smoking Puts Blacks at Higher Risk for Heart Failure
- Foodborne Illnesses Can Mean Financial Ruin for Restaurants
- How to Keep Anger From Getting the Better of You
- Barbara Bush in 'Failing Health'
- Can 'Mono' Virus Up Odds for 7 Other Diseases?
- New Drugs May Be Big Advance in Lung Cancer Care
- Love Your Hair Color? You Have Over 100 Genes to Thank.
- Health Highlights: April 16, 2018
- Too Much Sitting Could Raise Brain Risks
- Coffee Safe for Many With Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Review
- Overcoming Fear of Back Pain May Spur Recovery
- U.S. Women Less Likely Than Men to Get Statins After Heart Attack
- Safety Info for Opioids Found Lacking
Sunday, April 15, 2018
- A College Student's Guide to Avoiding Burnout
- Company Recalls More Than 200 Million Eggs Due to Salmonella Scare
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Friday, April 13, 2018
- Health Tip: Prevent Poisoning at Home
- Health Tip: Using Glaucoma Eye Drops
- Fewer U.S. Kids Are Getting Cavities
- Toxins in E-Cigarettes May Vary by Flavor
- Yoga Can Soothe Anxious Grade Schoolers
- What You Need to Know About Fever in Adults
- Limit Alcohol To One Drink a Day: Study
- Doctor Salaries Show Modest Rise, Report Says
- FDA Cracks Down on Caffeine-Loaded Supplements
- 'Let It Go' May Be Good Advice for Health
- Preschool, Day Care Not Asthma Triggers: Study
- Health Highlights: April 13, 2018
- Fish Oil Supplements Fail to Ease Dry Eye, Study Shows
- Arizona Romaine Lettuce Tied to Nationwide E. Coli Outbreak: CDC
- Another Study Finds Later School Bell Brings Sleep Bonus for Teens
- Busting Myths Surrounding Cancer and Genetic Testing
Thursday, April 12, 2018
- Health Tip: Signs of Abuse at an Eldercare Facility
- Health Tip: Women Have Unique Nutrition Needs
- Control Blood Pressure to Keep Dementia at Bay: Study
- Cigarette Tax Hike Could Ease Poverty for Millions Worldwide: Study
- The Bad Habits That Lead to Weight Gain
- Former U.S. House Speaker Boehner Now Backs Marijuana Legalization, Joins Cannabis Company Board
- FDA OKs AI Device to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy
- Who Lives Longer -- Night Owls or Early Birds?
- Want to Help Beat Colon Cancer? Live Healthy
- Health Highlights: April 12, 2018
- Philly's Soda Tax Is Working, Study Finds
- Is Your Waiter Stoned? Study Finds Pot Use Highest Among Restaurant Workers
- Tough Times Can Leave Their Mark on the Older Brain
- The Traits That Hike High School Dropout Risk
- Spring Sneezin' Season Has Sprung
- Doctors Curbing First-Time Prescriptions for Opioids
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
- Heath Tip: How to Introduce Your Child to Peanuts
- Health Tip: Improve Aging Skin
- Another Wildfire Danger: Heart Attacks
- Brain Injuries Linked With Dementia Risk
- Did 2016 Election Unleash OCD in the USA?
- Got Osteoarthritis? Get Moving
- Strawberries Again Top the List of 'Dirtiest' Produce
- As Menopause Symptoms Get Worse, Heart May Pay a Price
- Peanut Allergy Vaccine Works -- in Mice
- Health Highlights: April 11, 2018
- Cataract Surgery on Ebola Survivors Safe for Docs
- Could Earlier Menopause Mean Poorer Memory in Senior Years?
- U.S. Heart Disease Rates Falling, But Gains Vary by State
- Zika May Linger in Semen for Shorter Period Than Thought: Study
- Even When You Think You're Not Sleepy, Your Car Crash Risk Rises
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
- Health Tip: Speak With Your Doctor if You Aren't Sleeping Well
- Even Toddlers Endangered by Opioids, Other Addictive Drugs
- The Focus Shifts in Alzheimer's Research
- Who Do City Mosquitoes Bite Most?
- Human Cancer Meds Might Help Save Tasmanian Devils
- Help for When You're Wide-Eyed at 3 a.m.
- Woman Says Parents' Fertility Doctor Is Her Father
- Video Games May Be OK for Toddlers -- If Mom or Dad Join In
- Sugar-Craving Gene Helps Lower Body Fat, But Has Downside
- Eyebrow-Raising Finding on How Human Communication Evolved
- Study Highlights Vast Health Differences Between States
- Health Highlights: April 10, 2018
- Common Gynecologic Condition Linked to Mental Health Issues
- Many Parents Unsure of Talking About Sex With LGBT Kids
- First Auto-Darken Contact Lenses Approved
- Tiny Juul Device Getting U.S. Teens Hooked on Vaping
Monday, April 09, 2018
- Health Tip: Considering Breast Implants?
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer
- Reading to Your Kids Might Boost Their Social Skills
- Exercise Cuts Heart Risks, Regardless of Your Genes
- COPD Patients May Breathe Easier With Tai Chi
- What Your Kids Want to Tell You About Social Media
- More Muscle Improves Breast Cancer Patients' Survival Odds
- Belly Fat Tied to Lower Kidney Cancer Survival Odds in Women
- Health Highlights: April 9, 2018
- FDA Puts New Restrictions on Contraceptive Implant Essure
- Common Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Alter Fetal Brain Development
- Sleepless Nights Show Ties To Alzheimer's Risk
- Diet, Exercise Can Ease Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Mom's Marijuana Winds Up in Breast Milk
- Expert Tips for Taming Oily Skin
- One Man Got a Nasty Surprise From World's Hottest Chili Pepper
Sunday, April 08, 2018
Saturday, April 07, 2018
- Exercise for High Blood Pressure? Most Not Keen on Idea
- Eating Pasta Linked to Modest Weight Loss
- Looking for Online Advice on Your Heart Device? Beware
Friday, April 06, 2018
- Health Tip: Understanding Electrolytes
- Health Tip: Preparing for a Blood Test
- Kids in Tough Neighborhoods Head to ER More Often
- COPD Is an Adult Killer, But Its Origins May Lie in Childhood
- Sometimes, Headaches Can Be an Emergency. Here's When.
- New Hope Against Disease That Brings a Colorless World
- Hawaii Legalizes Medically-Assisted Suicide
- Heart Disease Carries Huge Cost for Some Families
- Health Highlights: April 6, 2018
- Kratom-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Widens: CDC
- Why Americans' Life Expectancy Is Getting Longer
- Dance Club Scene Rife With Opioid Abuse
- Will a Narcissist Steal Your Sweetheart Just for Kicks?
Thursday, April 05, 2018
- Health Tip: When to See a Doctor for Cradle Cap
- Health Tip: Coping With Polluted Water
- Seeking Cheaper Plastic Surgery Abroad? Buyer Beware
- Smokers' Diets Let Them Down, Too
- Poor College Grades? Maybe Your Class Schedule Is to Blame
- Here's How to Pack Protein Into Your Diet
- More People Need to Carry Opioid OD Antidote: U.S. Surgeon General
- Losing Excess Weight in Childhood Cuts Diabetes Risk
- 'Magnetic Pulse' Device May Be New Way to Prevent Migraines
- Major Project Completes Genetic 'Map' of 33 Cancers
- Stretching Can Help Get Seniors Moving
- Health Highlights: April 5, 2018
- Older Brains Replenish Cells Just Like Young Brains: Study
- Addicts Should Be Trained to Give OD Antidote, Study Finds
- Why More People Don't Walk or Bike to Work
- Loopholes May Lead Young Facebook Users to Tobacco Products
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
- Health Tip: Watch a Birthmark Over Time
- Veggies a Healthy Recipe for Older Women's Hearts
- Obesity Can Lead to Liver Damage by Age 8: Study
- Blood Levels of Toxic Fire Retardants Declining in Kids
- It's Crunch Time
- Health Tip: Don't Get Burned by Kitchen Accidents
- Super Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Coming to U.S., Experts Say
- Those With Diabetes Less Likely to See Dentist Despite Health Risks
- Early Promise for Eye Implant to Fight Macular Degeneration
- 2 Out of 3 Tanning Bed Users Have Never Had a Skin Cancer Check
- Zika Infection After Birth May Require Long-Term Follow-Up
- Here's Another Reason to Not Marry Your Cousin
- Oldest Students in Class Most Likely to Attend College
- Girl's Windpipe Replacement Still Works 4 Years Later
Tuesday, April 03, 2018
- Health Tip: Taming Bursitis
- Health Tip: Treating Rosacea
- Older Americans Support Medical Marijuana: Poll
- Rear-Facing Car Seats Protect Tots in Crashes From Behind: Study
- All That Overtime Could Be Killing You
- When 'Nest Egg' Vanishes, Death Risk Rises
- Sorry Older Guys: Protein Binges Won't Boost Your Health
- Red Meat Tied to Higher Colon Cancer Risk for Women
- Health Highlights: April 3, 2018
- 'Nightmare Superbug' Outbreak Could Happen, CDC Warns
- FDA Recalls Kratom Products Due to Salmonella Threat
- Tiny Changes in Facial Color Telegraph Your Emotions
- Weightlifting Injuries Common for Deployed U.S. Troops
- Despite California's Warning Signs, Coffee Is Still Safe, Experts Say
Monday, April 02, 2018
- Health Tip: Keep Pet Food Safe
- Health Tip: Which Car Seat Should Your Child Use?
- Raised Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy Linked to Miscarriage
- Cardiac Defects in Baby Tied to Later Heart Trouble in Moms
- Baby Sitters, Relatives Often Unaware of SIDS Risk
- Abandoning Your Workouts May Bring on the Blues
- Living Near Green Space May Make for a Healthier You
- TV Hit Show Creator Steven Bochco Dead at 74
- Could Medical Pot Help Curb the Opioid Abuse Crisis?
- Early Periods May Heighten Obesity Risk Later
- Health Highlights: April 2, 2018
- Babies Given Certain Meds May Have Higher Odds for Allergies Later
- Why More Teens Aren't Getting Protection Against Common STD
- After Cancer, Accelerated Aging?
- Testicular Cancer Survivors May Face Heart Trouble Later
- Key Heart Risks Decline for Older Americans
Sunday, April 01, 2018
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
- Health Tip: Avoiding Gluten in Medication
- Health Tip: Taming GERD
- Many Pick the Wrong Drugs for Sneezin' Season
- Foul Play: More Baseball Fans Getting Hit By the Ball
- Smart Choices for Your Home Gym
- Guideline Urges Hormone Test for Women With Unwanted Hair
- California Coffee Shops Must Post Cancer Warnings: Judge
- For Hard-to-Manage Type 1 Diabetes, Transplant Makes Life Better
- More Women Die of Lung Cancer in 2 U.S. 'Hot Spots'
- ER Docs Prescribe More Opioids Than They Realize
- Health Highlights: March 30, 2018
- With Warmer Weather Comes Wrap-Up of Severe Flu Season
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery
- Brain Cell Development Differs in Those With Autism: Study
- Many Grad Students Struggle With Anxiety, Depression
Thursday, March 29, 2018
- Health Tip: Repairing Your Hernia
- Health Tip: Controlling Altitude-Related Ear Pain
- Researchers Making Inroads Against Ovarian Cancer
- Poll: Americans Fear Crippling Medical Bills More Than Illness
- Phone-Using Drivers Knowingly Ignore the Danger
- Turn Down the Music. Here's Why.
- U.K. Man Has World's Worst Case of Super-Gonorrhea
- Unhealthy Phthalate Chemicals Found in Restaurant Food
- Heart Penalty? Hockey Fans' Cardiac Risk Rises When Home Team Wins
- Childhood Obesity May Be Driving More Cancers in Young Adults
- Too Few Baby Boomers Get Hepatitis C Screening
- Health Highlights: March 29, 2018
- Fentanyl Fuels Latest Spike in Opioid OD Deaths
- Diabetes Now Affects 23 Million U.S. Adults
- Firearm Trauma May Linger Longest for Men
- Protect Your Child From Opioid Poisoning
- Why Whooping Cough Has Made a Comeback
- Blincyto Approval Expanded for Specific Leukemia
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
- Health Tip: Fruit and Vegetable Safety
- Health Tip: Teach Your Kids Healthy Hair Habits
- Could Coffee Perk Up Your Heart Health?
- Health Groups Sue FDA to Speed Review of E-Cigarettes
- Medical E-Records Not Without Risks: Study
- Alzheimer's Stigma a Barrier to Prevention, Care: Survey
- A Few Tips to Make for a More Active You
- Rubber Duckies Swimming With Bacteria: Study
- Big Weight Loss May Bring Big Relationship Changes
- As Pot Smoking Rises, Users Might Also Turn to Cigarettes
- Are Meat Eaters Contributing to Climate Change?
- Health Highlights: March 28, 2018
- Immigrants Have Healthier Hearts Than Native-Born Americans
- Detecting Ebola Before Symptoms Show Up
- A Light Breakfast Might Cut Cost of Pricey Prostate Cancer Drug
- Stroke's Impact May Go Far Beyond the Physical, Study Finds
- Terrorist Nuke Attack Could Overwhelm U.S. Medical System: Study
- A 'Chipped' Tooth Reveals What You Eat and Drink
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
- Health Tip: Care for Pierced Ears
- Health Tip: Understanding Testosterone Treatment
- Reading With Your Toddler Boosts More Than Just Language Skills
- Finding the Willpower to Lose Weight
- U.S. Deaths From Infectious Diseases Decline, But Not Everywhere
- Scientists Say They Discovered a 'New Organ' in the Body
- ADHD Tied to Brain Size Changes in Young Children
- Global Antibiotic Use Soars as Resistance Fears Rise
- Health Highlights: March 27, 2018
- With E-Cigs, Flavorings May Pose the Greatest Danger
- E-Cig Ads May Prompt Teens to Take Up Tobacco Too
- Smoking While Pregnant Could Harm Child's Breathing
- MRI Sheds New Light on Brain Networks Tied to Autism
Monday, March 26, 2018
- Health Tip: Ways to Reduce Stress
- Health Tip: Treat Diarrhea in Young Babies
- U.S. Opioid ODs Cluster in Centers of Poverty
- Most With Very High Cholesterol Missing Out on Right Meds
- Many Doctors Don't Push HPV Shots Equally. See Who's Left Out
- Seeing Clearly
- ABC TV Reporter Reveals HIV-Positive Diagnosis
- Sports 'Sponsorships' Hawk Junk Food to Kids
- Health Highlights: March 26, 2018
- Anti-Vaccine Movement Affecting Kids With Autism
- Hoverboard Injuries Speeding U.S. Kids to the ER
- Theater Workers' Head Injuries Often Go Unreported
- Scientists Remove Alzheimer's Brain Plaques in Mice
- Aging Can Be Tough to Swallow
- Do E-Cigs Really Help Smokers Quit?
- Fetal Exposure to Epilepsy Drug Tied to Lower School Grades Later
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Friday, March 23, 2018
- Health Tip: Find the Best Places to Nap
- 7 Household Items That May Fight Age Spots
- Even Short Bursts of Activity Can Boost Long-Term Health
- Another Downside of Weight Gain: Toenail Fungus
- Unchecked Air Pollution a Death Sentence for Millions: Study
- The Benefits of Moving More
- Medical Costs May Trigger Fewer Bankruptcies Than Thought: Study
- Obesity Rates Keep Rising for U.S. Adults
- Why Some 'Preemies' Grow Up to Have Weaker Hearts
- Health Highlights: March 23, 2018
- End of Brutal Flu Season in Sight
- His Prostate Cancer Becomes Her Struggle, Too
- Common Meds May Help Spur Antibiotic Resistance, Study Finds
- New Moms Still Wary of Exposing Infants to Peanuts
Thursday, March 22, 2018
- Health Tip: Prevent Constipation
- Health Tip: Help Your School Develop a Wellness Policy
- More Bad Flu News: It May Raise Your Heart Attack Risk
- As Mammograms Became Widespread, Breast Tumor Size Shrank
- Illegal Online Purchases of Pot on the Rise
- Tai Chi Beats Aerobics for Fibromyalgia Pain
- The Top Calorie-Burning Exercises
- AIDS Researcher Robert Redfield to Lead CDC
- Mediterranean Diet May Help Protect Bones in Postmenopausal Women
- Noisy Workplace May Wreak Havoc on Your Heart
- Want to Live Longer? Eating a Little Less Might Do the Trick
- Chilean 'Alien' Was a Human With Bone Disorder: Study
- CDC Probes Troubling Rise in Suicide Among Utah Teens
- Hearing Loss Might Leave You Accident-Prone
- Depression Could Be a Risk Factor for A-Fib: Study
- Study Weighs Heart Danger of Antibiotics for Older Women
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
- Health Tip: Use a High Chair Safely
- Health Tip: Using Diabetes Equipment
- Just How Safe Is Your Pet's Food?
- Climate Change Will Bring Hotter Summers to U.S.
- Ice Cream That Melts in Your Mouth Not on Your Hand
- Wills & Living Wills
- NIH Investigating Alcohol Companies' Funding of Study
- Smartwatch App Might Help Detect A-Fib
- Nightmares Common Among U.S. Troops, But Seldom Reported
- Health Highlights: March 21, 2018
- Waning Vaccine Protection May Be Driving Rise in U.S. Mumps Cases
- Millions Get Wrong Treatment for Back Pain: Study
- Well-Done Meat May Not Be Good for Your Blood Pressure
- Sugary Sodas Linked Again to Increased Heart Risks
- Could a Pap Test Spot More Than Just Cervical Cancer?
- Breast Symptoms at Mammogram May Raise Future Cancer Risk
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
- Health Tip: What Could Be Behind Achilles Tendinitis
- Health Tip: How You May Benefit From a Standing Desk
- A Husband's Housework May Bring Bedroom Benefits
- A Surgery-Free Fix for Bad Knees?
- The High Costs of Alzheimer's
- Women May Dismiss Subtle Warning Signs of Heart Disease
- Cutting Out Late Night Calories
- Stem Cell Transplant Successful in Macular Degeneration Patients: Study
- FDA Takes Aim at Flavored Tobacco
- Too Much Facebook, Instagram Could Be Tough on Girls
- Red and Processed Meats Linked to Liver Woes
- Mom's Pre-Pregnancy Waist Size Tied to Autism Risk
- Task Force Issues Stronger Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines
- Health Highlights: March 20, 2018
- Are Pricey Orthotic Insoles Worth It for Heel Pain?
- School Nurses at Ground Zero for Food Allergies
- Adcetris Approval Expanded to Include Later-Stage Hodgkin Lymphoma
Monday, March 19, 2018
- When Is a Sick Fellow Flier a Health Risk to You?
- Majority of U.S. Adults Have Poor Heart Health: Study
- Booze Boosts Your Heart Rate
- Health Tip: Quit Smoking
- Health Tip: Manage Political Stress
- Insurance Company Hurdles Burden Doctors, May Harm Patients
- 'Cutting,' Self-Harm Greatly Raise Suicide Risk for Teens
- Low Sperm Count May Signal Serious Health Risks for Men
- 1 in 3 Young Adults Ride With Impaired Drivers
- Wounded Combat Vets Face Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure
- Diet Groups Can Spell Diet Success
- Male Birth Control Pill Shows Early Promise
- Kids With Severe Brain Injuries May Develop ADHD: Study
- Facebook May Be 'Safe' Social Space for Adults With Autism
- Health Highlights: March 19, 2018
- Range of Vaginal Dryness Products Can Help Postmenopausal Women: Study
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Friday, March 16, 2018
- Health Tip: Vaccines Are Important for Adults, Too
- Health Tip: Vasectomy Has Some Risks
- Can You Be Obese But Heart-Healthy? Study Says No
- Recycled Toilet Water Aces Its Taste Test
- 'March Madness' a Peak Time for Vasectomies
- 5 Ways Out of an Exercise Rut
- Kratom-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Expands: CDC
- Study Debunks Link Between Tamiflu and Teen Suicide
- Binge Drinking Rampant Among Americans
- Abortion Services Vary Widely Across the U.S.
- Violence Trailed Trump's Campaign
- Health Highlights: March 16, 2018
- Flu Season Finally Slowing Down
- Survival Odds Improving for Severe Burn Victims
Thursday, March 15, 2018
- Health Tip: Leafy Greens May Slow Cognitive Decline
- Health Tip: Recognize an Anxiety Disorder
- Hearing Loss Joins Long List of Smoking Harms
- More Kids, Fewer Teeth for Moms?
- The Dynamic Duo: Calcium and Vitamin D
- People at Three U.S. Airports May Have Been Exposed to Measles
- FDA Considers Lowering Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
- Teens Often Think E-Cigs, Hookah Pipes Harmless: CDC
- Neanderthals Just Part of the Evolutionary Puzzle
- Coffee May Have Bigger Effect on Your Body Than Thought: Study
- More U.S. Teens Seeing Ads for E-Cigarettes
- Tonsillectomy May Carry More Risks in Kids Age 3 and Under
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
- Health Tip: Suggestions to Improve Your Cholesterol
- Health Tip: Waist Size May Help Predict Heart Attack
- Study Confirms Lifesaving Value of Colonoscopy
- Cutting Co-Pays Helps Heart Patients Take Their Meds
- Hookah Smoking Carries a Poisoning Risk
- Jobs That Keep the Mind Sharp … Even Into Retirement
- Stephen Hawking Dies at Age 76
- Weight-Loss Surgery Beats Meds for Obese, Diabetic Teens: Study
- New Technology Gives 'Feeling' to Prosthetic Arms
- E-Cigarettes Doing More Harm Than Good: Study
- Fit Middle-Aged Women May Fend Off Dementia Later
- Heartburn Meds Not Tied to Hip Fractures in Alzheimer's Patients
- Managing Pain With Fewer Opioids After Joint Replacement
- Birth Defects Affect 7 Percent of Zika-Exposed Babies: Study
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
- Health Tip: How Schools Keep Your Child Safer
- Health Tip: Risk Factors For Insomnia
- Presidential Panel Says High-Priced Cancer Drugs Harm Patient Care
- Heart Attack Survival Better When Specialists Are Out of Town
- Defibrillator-in-a-Vest May Help Heart Attack Survivors
- Genetic Testing Underused in Breast Cancer Patients: Study
- Poison Prevention at Home
- Opioid ODs Outpacing Other 'Deaths of Despair'
- Why Does America Spend More on Health Care?
- People Aren't as Safe From Lead as Thought, Study Suggests
- Three-in-One Pill Shows Promise in Beating High Blood Pressure
- Health Highlights: March 13, 2018
- Empathy May Reside in Your DNA
- Poor, Minority Moms Face Tough Judgments Over Kids' Weight
- That Motorcycle Helmet Just May Save Your Spine
Monday, March 12, 2018
- Health Tip: Prevent an Accidental Drug Overdose
- Health Tip: Prepare a Nutritious Smoothie
- Fighting a Cold or Flu? Beware of Overdosing on Tylenol
- Barbershop Pharmacists: A Good Rx for High Blood Pressure
- Odds of Surviving Anal Cancer Colored by Income
- Dealing With an Exercise-Related Injury
- Certain Teens More Likely to Get Hooked on Opioids
- Cutting Chemo Heart Risks for Breast Cancer Patients
- Vitamin D3 May Benefit Heart Surgery Patients
- Health Highlights: March 12, 2018
- Poor Sleep May Heighten Alzheimer's Risk
- Genetic Heart Defects Rarely the Cause of SIDS, Research Shows
- Great Recession of 2008 Triggered More Than Financial Woes
- 1 in 20 Younger Women Suffers Major Depression
- A New Hip May Mean a Longer, Better Life
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Friday, March 09, 2018
- Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Animal Bites
- Some Great Ways to Fight Childhood Obesity
- Want to Know Gender Identity? Ask Away, Patients Say
- Young Cancer Survivors Finding Support From Social Networks
- Health Highlights: March 9, 2018
- No Talking While Driving?
- Nasty Flu Season Easing Up
- For Kids With Earwax, Skip Cotton Swabs, Expert Urges
- Early Periods Tied to Mental Health Issues Into Adulthood
- What Caregivers Should Know About Alzheimer's
- Early Colon Cancer Screening Advised for Some
Thursday, March 08, 2018
- Health Tip: 'Connected' Students Do Better
- Health Tip: Using a Geriatric Care Manager
- Is Bariatric Surgery for You?
- After Knee Replacement, Play On
- Best Way to Fight Off Norovirus: Wash Your Hands
- Threats, Violent Acts Against Teachers Often Go Unreported
- Exercise an Antidote for Aging
- Health Highlights: March 8, 2018
- Why 'False News' Spreads Faster Than Truth
- Mosquitoes Spreading Zika Virus in Parts of U.S.: CDC
- Annual Eye Exam Is Vital if You Have Diabetes
- Falls Among Elderly Cost $50 Billion Annually
- Young Men Face Higher Risk for Rare Flu Complication
- Money Underpins Drop in Kidney Donations Among Men and the Poor
- Timely Tips for Sick-Free Travel
Wednesday, March 07, 2018
- Health Tip: Next Steps After Being Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
- Health Tip: Learn Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Stem Cell Clinics Pitch Pricey, Bogus 'Cures' for Knee Pain
- Broken, Sprained Necks: These Sports Pose the Most Risk
- Keep a Spring in Your Step With Sunday's Time Change
- Partner's Heart Pump Can Burden Their Caregiver
- Make Losing Weight a Family Affair
- Pet Guinea Pigs Likely Cause of Multistate Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
- Ban Menthols to Help Some Smokers Quit
- Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines May Miss Minorities
- First Screening Tests Approved for Tickborne Parasite
- Health Highlights: March 7, 2018
- Blood Pressure Check? There May Soon Be an App for That
- Sunnier Days in Youth May Mean Less Odds of MS Later
- Australian Nurse Treats, Survives His Own Heart Attack
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
- Health Tip: When Noise Interrupts Sleep
- Health Tip: Prevent Warts on Your Feet
- Primary Care Doctors Loosen Type 2 Diabetes Goals
- If Your Mom Was Big on Dieting, Your Kids May Pay the Price
- Surgeons Safely Transplant Kidneys From Donors With Hep C
- Many Americans Think Docs Order Too Many Tests, Meds
- Affection Trumps Aggression in Kids
- Opioids Not Best Option for Back Pain, Arthritis, Study Finds
- Vaccines Don't Weaken Babies' Immune Systems: Study
- What's a Bigger Threat: Wolves, Bears, Sharks … or the Family Dog?
- Marijuana Doesn't Seem to Harm the Kidneys
- Health Highlights: March 6, 2018
- There's a Health Dividend for Some Babies Who Look Like Dad
- ER Visits for Opioid Overdoses Soaring: CDC
- FDA Approves First Home Test for Breast Cancer Genes
- Mom's Immune System May Affect Baby's Brain
- New Medication Approved for Drug-Resistant HIV
- Mechanical Heart Valve Approved for Newborns
Monday, March 05, 2018
- Health Tips: Questions to Ask if You Have Breast Cancer
- Health Tip: Your Teeth Are Tough
- Kids Who Vape Face Toxin Dangers, Study Finds
- More U.S. Kids Landing in ICU From Opioids
- Social Media Friends Can Bruise Your Body Image
- What Younger Women Need to Know About Heart Disease
- Kratom-Linked Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
- Tough Gun Laws Keep More Hands Off the Trigger: Study
- Don't Count on Healthy Foods to Blunt Salt's Harm
- As Years Spent Obese Rise, So Do Heart Dangers
- Hip-Hop Music Blamed for Encouraging Drug Use
- Health Highlights: March 5, 2018
- High Cholesterol Tied to Better Brain Health in Those Over 85
- Smoking Bans May Not Rid Casinos of Smoke
- Undernourished Kids May Face Hearing Problems Later On
- Look to Sports, Not Video Games, to Boost Driving Skills
Sunday, March 04, 2018
Saturday, March 03, 2018
Friday, March 02, 2018
- Health Tip: Developing a Positive Body Image
- Health Tip: Handling Workplace Emergencies
- Is Herbal Drug Kratom a Health Friend or Foe?
- Calcium Supplements Tied to Higher Odds of Colon Polyps
- Most Exercise, Hot Baths Should Be Safe During Pregnancy, Study Finds
- Helping Your Child Navigate the High School Years
- New Uber Service Takes Patients to Medical Appointments
- Global Gains in Life Expectancy Slow to a Creep
- For Female Soldiers, Deployment May Up Risk for Premature Birth
- Nasty Flu Season Shows More Signs of Slowing
- U.S. Gun Injuries Getting More Severe
- Friends' Experiences Sway Women's Choices on Breast Cancer Care
Thursday, March 01, 2018
- Health Tip: Friendships May Stem Cognitive Decline in Seniors
- Health Tip: When to Seek Medical Care if You Have the Flu
- Skipping CPAP May Mean Return to the Hospital for Apnea Patients
- Daily Aspirin Can Bring Heart Benefits, But Risks Too
- Optimism Might Help You Handle Angina
- Step Up Your Strength Training
- Big Outdoor Temperature Swings Tied to Heart Attack Risk
- Do Women Really Need to Starve Themselves During Labor?
- Lasers, Freezes: Non-Surgical Fat Reducers Gaining Popularity
- Socializing Is More Fun Without This Distraction
- Deportation Fears Putting Mental Strain on Hispanic Families
- Health Highlights: March 1, 2018
- Eating Fish Might Guard Against MS
- Think Your Nose Is Too Big? Selfies Might Be to Blame
- Obesity to Blame for Jump in Health Care Costs
