- Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound May Lower Heart Failure Deaths
- Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another’s Drinking, Drug Use
- 1 in 4 Americans Now Struggling to Cover Medical Costs
- Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure
- There May Be a Better Way to Treat Hematoma Brain Bleeds
- Chronic Joint Pain Plus Depression Can Take Toll on the Brain
- Living in Space Won’t Permanently Harm Astronauts’ Thinking Skills
- Kids’ Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?
- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
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Can You Stand on One Leg for 10 Seconds? You Might Live Longer
It sounds easy, but standing on one leg for 10 seconds can be harder than you think. And your ability to do so — or not — may predict whether you are more likely to die within...
- Posted June 22, 2022
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Health Highlights: June 22, 2022
Light in your bedroom is no good for your health. Older people who used night lights, or left their TV, smartphone or tablet on in the room were more likely to be obese, and to have high...
- Posted June 22, 2022
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Mom-to-Be’s Gum Disease Could Raise Odds for Premature Birth
(HealthDay News) – A small preliminary study suggests that the health of an expectant mother’s gums may affect her likelihood of a preterm birth. The study compared oral inflammation and microbes in 33 women whose babies were...
- Posted June 22, 2022
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Biden to Announce Nicotine-Reduction Rule for Tobacco Companies
A new rule that would require tobacco companies to slash nicotine levels in cigarettes could be issued Tuesday by the Biden administration. The rule, which would have an unprecedented effect in lowering smoking-related deaths, would be unveiled...
- Posted June 21, 2022
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Updated Infant Sleep Guidelines: No Inclined Products, Bed-Sharing
New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stress that parents make sure their infants sleep alone on their back on a flat surface and not in bed with mom or dad. In addition,...
- Posted June 21, 2022
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Vitamins, Supplements Useless for Most People: Expert Panel
Millions of people pop vitamins and supplements every day in hopes of staving off heart disease and cancer, but a new report finds the evidence to support that strategy is largely lacking. While there is some research...
- Posted June 21, 2022
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As Heat Waves Continue, Experts Urge Steps to Stay Safe
As a weekend heat wave that put more than 15 million Americans in the Northern and Central Plains on alert slowly moves east, the nation’s emergency doctors have advice to keep you safe. “Overexposure to the sun...
- Posted June 21, 2022
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Medicare Could Save Millions By Taking Cue from Mark Cuban’s Online Pharmacy
(HealthDay News) – Medicare might want to take note of the pricing strategy of a new online pharmacy run by tech entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” judge Mark Cuban if it wants to save billions on prescription drugs,...
- Posted June 21, 2022
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Pets Help Their Humans De-Stress, Stay Fit: Survey
While chronic stress is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke, most cat and dog owners say pets help them chill out and stay active. A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet...
- Posted June 21, 2022
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Pandemic Gave Clues to Cause of Rare Heart Condition in Kids
A decline in cases of a rare heart disease in children during the COVID pandemic may provide clues about its cause and how to prevent it, researchers say. Kawasaki disease (KD) affects fewer than 6,000 kids in...
- Posted June 21, 2022