- Fluoride May Be Linked to Decreased IQ, Says “Limited Data,” Hard-to-Interpret Study
- First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
- Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts
- DoxyPEP Lowers Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Data Suggests
- Multilingual Children with Autism Show Improved Cognitive Function
- Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking
- Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks
- U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge
- Brain Volume, Health Linked to Socioeconomic Status
- Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens
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Exercise Secrets to a Better Bottom
If you’re bored with doing squats for a better bottom, it’s time to vary your workout. For a study sponsored by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), scientists at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse evaluated popular exercises...
- Posted February 28, 2019
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Cooking With Whole Grains
When it comes to getting the best taste and the greatest nutritional value from grains, keep it whole grain. Quinoa, oats, short-grain brown rice and wild rice, polenta (which is made from corn) and barley are most...
- Posted February 28, 2019
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Seniors With UTIs Need Antibiotics ASAP, Study Says
For older adults with a urinary tract infection (UTI), antibiotic treatment should begin immediately to prevent serious complications, a new British study finds. Delaying or withholding antibiotics in this age group can increase the risk of bloodstream...
- Posted February 28, 2019
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Could Invasive Lung Cancer Biopsies Be Replaced by Blood Tests?
A blood test may one day replace invasive tissue biopsies as a pain-free way to confirm lung cancer and guide treatment, new research suggests. According to investigators, the test is as effective as a tissue biopsy in...
- Posted February 28, 2019
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Too Much TV Might Dull the Aging Brain
The old saying, “TV rots your brain,” could have some validity for folks as they age. In a new study, middle-aged people who watched television for more than 3.5 hours a day experienced a decline in their...
- Posted February 28, 2019
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Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2019
Man Who Helped Expose Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment Dies Texas Politician Behind Anti-Vaxx Bill Thinks Measles Can be Treated With Antibiotics Bachman Pretzels Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk
- Posted February 28, 2019
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Health Tip: Elderly Companionship
Loneliness is a common source of stress among the elderly. Older men and women who have companionship live longer than those without, a recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests. Figuring out how to prevent loneliness can...
- Posted February 28, 2019
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Health Tip: Dangers of Teen E-Cigarette Use
Nicotine use among teens is soaring, but not because of traditional cigarettes. E-cigarettes are the most common form of smoking among youth in the United States, the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens says. Although they’re...
- Posted February 28, 2019
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Easy Recipes for Your Food Processor
Your food processor can help you get a healthy and hearty dinner on the table with a quick flick of a switch. Here are two taste-pleasers. Love making meatloaf, but don’t like handling raw meat? All the...
- Posted February 27, 2019
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Can Google Help Bridge Language Gaps Between Doctors, Patients?
Google Translate might be a valuable ally for doctors when they’re treating patients who don’t speak English, new research suggests. “Google Translate is more accurate than a lot of clinicians believe, and I think it’s definitely more...
- Posted February 27, 2019