- Study Finds Arsenic, Lead in Tampon Products
- Wegovy, Ozempic Lower Risk of Many Obesity-Related Cancers
- Could a Cancer Drug Curb the Organ Damage of Severe COVID?
- New Drug Could Boost Lifesaving Powers of Overdose Drug Naloxone
- “Love Hormone” May Help Treat Obesity, Postpartum Depression
- Scientists Find Way to Reverse Chemo Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
- Air Pollution Exposure Tied to 40% Drop in Live Births Among IVF Patients
- Women in Military More Likely to Suffer Chronic Pain During Wartime
- American Indian/Alaska Native Breast Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Reconstruction
- Soy Foods May Be Good for Kids’ Brains
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Health Tip: Keep Your Home’s Air Quality Safer
Indoor air may actually harbor more hazardous pollutants than outdoor air, the National Safety Council says. These may include cigarette smoke, chemical odors, lead, mold, radon and pesticide residues, the agency says. Here are its recommendations for...
- Posted September 27, 2018
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Newer Birth Control Pills Tied to Lower Odds for Ovarian Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26, 2018 (HealthDay — News) — There’s long been a connection between birth control pills and a reduced risk of ovarian cancer. Now, new research suggests that’s true for the latest form of the drug,...
- Posted September 27, 2018
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Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Vision Problems
Your eyes are subject to a wide variety of health conditions, from minor annoyances to serious chronic diseases and even cancer. While it’s never a good idea to ignore any change in your vision or in the...
- Posted September 26, 2018
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Are Household Chemicals Harming Your Cat’s Thyroid?
Maybe your cat is scratching up that sofa for a good reason: New research suggests that chemicals found in upholstery and carpeting may harm feline thyroids. The chemicals are called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They were...
- Posted September 26, 2018
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Health Highlights: Sept. 26, 2018
Fish Oil Pill Cuts Heart Dangers for High-Risk Patients Critics Demand Stop to 'Guinea Pig' Sepsis Clinical Trial
- Posted September 26, 2018
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Health Tip: Considering LASIK Surgery?
During LASIK surgery, a laser reshapes the eye’s cornea and is designed to improve how the eye focuses light onto the retina. But LASIK isn’t for everyone, and it won’t give all recipients perfect vision, the Federal...
- Posted September 26, 2018
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Health Tip: When College Kids Should Go to the Doctor
The closeness of college dorms and cafeterias means students are prone to getting sick or acquiring infections. Colleges typically have a medical facility on campus that students can go to if they feel sick, but a more...
- Posted September 26, 2018
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The Physician Assistant Will See You Now
One of the key members of your health-care team might not be a doctor or a nurse, but a physician assistant. A physician assistant — or PA — is a specialist with training to fill gaps in...
- Posted September 25, 2018
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Exercise May Delay Rare Form of Alzheimer’s
Regular exercise might delay a rare form of early onset Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Researchers found that 2.5 hours of walking or other physical activity a week thwarted mental decline tied to autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s...
- Posted September 25, 2018
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Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2018
Fish Oil Pill Cuts Heart Dangers for High-Risk Patients Critics Demand Stop to 'Guinea Pig' Sepsis Clinical Trial
- Posted September 25, 2018