Americans Finally Getting a Little More Sleep
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Are bleary-eyed Americans getting a break at last? New research suggests that people are sleeping a few more minutes each night than they used to.Read More…
Will Smoking Pot Harm Your Heart? Experts Weigh In
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Anyone worried that smoking a lot of pot could lead to a heart attack or stroke will just have to keep worrying for the timeRead More…
Obamacare Helping Poor Families the Most
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Poor families have benefited the most from Obamacare, spending less on both out-of-pocket care and health insurance premiums, a new study shows. On the otherRead More…
Workouts May Boost Life Span After Breast Cancer
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Longer survival after breast cancer may be as simple as staying fit, new research shows. In the new study, regular exercise appeared to reduce breastRead More…
Can't Pay the Rent? Kids' Health May Suffer
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Millions of American families struggle to find and keep stable housing — and the fight to do so may end up harming kids’ health. ResearchersRead More…
Quick Test Could Spot Precursor to Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A pill-sized device that you swallow might help detect a change in the esophagus that can lead to a deadly form of cancer, researchers areRead More…
Why Evenings May Be a Dangerous Time for Dieters
FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The hours after sunset may be toughest for folks trying to stay slim, new research shows. The small study suggests that you’re more likely toRead More…
How to Fight the Flu This Season
FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The flu is causing widespread misery across the United States this winter, but the American Lung Association says there are things you can do toRead More…
1 in 4 U.S. Stillbirths Might Be Prevented
FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — About 1 in every 160 pregnancies in the United States ends in stillbirth. Now, a new study suggests many of these tragedies are “potentially” avoidable.Read More…
Teens Eating Detergent 'Pods': Latest Web Fad Brings Big Dangers
THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You’ve gotta be kidding me. That’s gotta be fake. That’s the understandable first reaction of many to the viral phenomenon dubbed the “Tide Pod Challenge.”Read More…
'One-Stop' Blood Test for Cancer Shows Early Promise
THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In an early step toward “one-stop” screening for cancer, researchers report they’ve developed a blood test that can detect eight types of the disease. TheRead More…
These Foods May Up Your Odds for Colon Cancer
THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Chowing down on red meat, white bread and sugar-laden drinks might increase your long-term risk of colon cancer, a new study suggests. These foods allRead More…