• Health Tip: Decoding Bottled Water Terms

    Bottled water is the fastest growing drink choice in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency says. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates bottled water as a packaged food under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic...

    • Posted November 29, 2018
    • 11
  • Health Tip: Safe Tips For Antibiotic Use

    Antibiotics are frequently prescribed to fight bacterial infections. But if used improperly, the bacteria they are meant to kill can become resistant. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these guidelines for safe antibiotic use: Use the medicine...

    • Posted November 29, 2018
    • 4
  • Climate Change Ups Heat Deaths, Especially Among Elderly: Report

    Risk of heat-related disease and death is rising worldwide due to climate change, a new report warns. Hotter temperatures threaten the elderly and other vulnerable people with heat stress, and heart and kidney disease, according to an...

    • Posted November 29, 2018
    • 13
  • Only Endurance Exercise May Slow Aging

    Running, swimming, cycling and other types of endurance exercise can slow cellular aging, but strength training may not, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at how different types of exercise affected telomeres in 124 inactive, young, healthy...

    • Posted November 28, 2018
    • 6
  • What’s Best for Babies With Recurring Ear Infections

    Infant ear infections can be a source of frustration for parents and babies alike. But there are steps to lessen them and, when they do occur, “less is more” is a better way to treat them. A...

    • Posted November 28, 2018
    • 8
  • Seniors on Multiple Meds a Driving Hazard

    Many older drivers take medications known to raise the risk of a crash, a new study shows. It found that nearly 50 percent of older adults who drive use seven or more medications. Nearly 20 percent take...

    • Posted November 28, 2018
    • 13
  • For Some Women, Mammograms May Need to Begin at 30: Study

    Women at increased risk for breast cancer should start receiving mammograms earlier than recommended, even as young as age 30, a new study contends. Young women who have dense breasts or a family history of breast cancer...

    • Posted November 28, 2018
    • 12
  • Health Highlights: Nov. 28, 2018

    Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tahini Imported from Israel: FDA Kratom Products Have High Levels of Heavy Metals: FDA FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process CDC Confirms 116 Cases of Polio-Like Condition Claim About World's First Gene-Edited Babies Triggers Questions, Condemnation

    • Posted November 28, 2018
    • 3
  • Health Tip: Bad Foods For Your Teeth

    The American Dental Association warns against certain foods and beverages that can contribute to tooth decay. Some foods are more difficult to clean from teeth, and eating them repeatedly can lead to cavities. Here’s the ADA’s list...

    • Posted November 28, 2018
    • 11
  • Health Tip: Avoid the Appearance of Aging

    There’s little you can do about wrinkles appearing — they’re a natural part of the aging process. That doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to avoid becoming too wrinkled, the American Academy of Dermatology says. Here’s are...

    • Posted November 28, 2018
    • 0