The Holidays Can Pose Hazards to Your Pet's Health
SUNDAY, Dec. 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) — While you revel in the decorations and good food of the holiday season, there are dangers lurking in the tinsel and treats that can poseRead More…
Mom-to-Be's High Blood Sugar May Raise Baby's Odds for Heart Defects
FRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — It’s long been known that diabetes in pregnancy raises the odds for congenital heart defects. But new research shows that the threat may also extendRead More…
Excess Weight May Raise Rosacea Risk
FRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The skin disorder rosacea should be added to the list of chronic diseases linked to obesity, researchers report. Their large new study found that theRead More…
Too Much Takeout Food Threatens Kids' Health
FRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You can’t beat the convenience of ordering out, but a steady diet of takeout food could raise your child’s risk of heart disease and diabetesRead More…
Could a Hot Cup of Tea Preserve Your Vision?
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A spot of hot tea in the afternoon might help you save your sight, new research suggests. The study of U.S. adults found that peopleRead More…
Race, Age Bias Common in U.S. Medical Care: Survey
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 20 percent of older people who’ve sought care for chronic illness say they experienced discrimination in the U.S. health system, a new study reports.Read More…
Zika Babies Facing Increasing Health Problems With Age
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Most children born with brain abnormalities caused by the Zika virus are facing severe health and developmental challenges at 2 years of age, a newRead More…
Insights Into Pain Relief From the Family That Can't Feel Pain
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Six members of a family in Italy live a strangely pain-free life, and scientists want to know why. The Marsili clan “can burn themselves orRead More…
Rain May Not Cause Achy Joints After All
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many people insist their joints ache more when it rains. But that popular notion might be all wet, a new study suggests. The study ofRead More…
Nearby Fracking Linked to Low Birth Weights
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Newborn babies face a greater risk of health problems if they live close to a “fracking” site, a new large-scale study contends. Women were 25Read More…
Will 'AI' Be Part of Your Health-Care Team?
TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence is assuming a greater role in many walks of life, with research suggesting it may even help doctors diagnose disease. One new studyRead More…
Protecting Your Health From Wildfire Smoke
TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Fire and smoke from the wildfires raging in Southern California aren’t just destroying homes and lives, they’re a serious health risk, as well. The smokeRead More…