• Non-Drug Migraine Treatments Often Ignored

    Many migraine sufferers skip recommended behavioral treatments, such as stress management and talk therapy, a new study finds. Lack of time, cost and skepticism are among the reasons why, said Dr. Mia Minen, director of research for...

    • Posted June 5, 2018
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  • Man Was Awake for 90 Minutes During CPR: Report

    It’s your worst nightmare: As doctors race to save your life while performing CPR, you’re actually awake and conscious of what they are doing. A new report shows it happened for one man for up to 90...

    • Posted June 5, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: June 5, 2018

    Opioid Antidote Naloxone Recalled Veterans Face Long Wait Times Under VA Private Health Care Program

    • Posted June 5, 2018
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  • Heart Meds May Be Wrong for Millions of Americans

    Millions of Americans may be getting the wrong treatment to prevent a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests. Prescriptions for blood-thinning aspirin, cholesterol-lowering statins and blood pressure medications might be incorrect because a tool that...

    • Posted June 5, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Three Weight Stats That Can Predict Health

    Your weight can be a strong indicator of your general health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says three weight calculations are good predictors of how healthy you are: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and...

    • Posted June 5, 2018
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  • Health Tip: What To Expect From Joint Replacement Surgery

    (HealthDay News) –Joint replacement surgery removes damaged parts of a joint and replaces them with man-made parts. The goal is to restore function and reduce pain and inflammation. The most commonly replaced joints are the hip or...

    • Posted June 5, 2018
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  • Kids With Asthma Need a Flu Shot: Study

    An annual flu shot is key for children with asthma, a new study shows. “We now know that if these kids get the flu, the risks are very high that emergency treatment for an asthma attack will...

    • Posted June 4, 2018
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  • Tragedy of Child Sexual Abuse Takes Financial Toll, Too

    Child sexual abuse in the United States exacts an enormous economic toll, researchers report. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health calculated that in 2015 alone, the costs associated with the aftermath of abuse...

    • Posted June 4, 2018
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  • High-Calorie Foods Fit for a Diet

    Not every food you eat has to be low-calorie when you want to lose weight. There are many nutritious and tasty foods that can help you feel satisfied, rather than deprived, and that’s important when you’re facing...

    • Posted June 4, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: June 4, 2018

    American Seniors Facing Higher Out-of-Pocket Costs for Brand-Name Drugs Outbreak of Deadly Brain-Damaging Virus In India: WHO

    • Posted June 4, 2018
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