Could a Blood Test Spot Early Stage Colon Cancer?
THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A simple, cheap blood test to detect colon cancer — even in its early stages — appears highly effective and accurate, new research indicates. TheRead More…
The Second Stage of Diet Resolutions
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The small changes you’ve made have added up to big weight loss results. Now, take a few minutes to write down and review all theRead More…
Weight-Loss Surgery's Benefits Wane Over Time for Diabetics
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In the relative short-run, weight-loss surgery helped obese people struggling with type 2 diabetes experience marked improvement in diabetes-related health issues, new research reports. But,Read More…
Is Obesity Slowing Gains in U.S. Life Spans?
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The death rate in the United States isn’t decreasing as it has in years past, and some experts blame the opioid epidemic. But a newRead More…
Breast-Feed Now, Stave Off Diabetes Later
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s often said breast-feeding is best for babies, but new research suggests it also might have a significant long-term benefit for moms — preventing typeRead More…
For Kids, Chronic Illness May Trigger Mental Health Issues
MONDAY, Jan. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When children learn they have a long-term illness, such as diabetes or epilepsy, they’re likely to suffer emotionally, too, a small study finds. These mentalRead More…
Asthma in America Carries $82 Billion Price Tag
FRIDAY, Jan. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The economic cost of asthma in the United States is nearly $82 billion a year, federal health officials report. That figure includes medical expenses andRead More…
As CHIP Money Runs Out, Millions of U.S. Kids May Lose Health Care
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Time is running out for millions of American kids covered by the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Stopgap funding for the federal program for theseRead More…
Having Too Little of This Nutrient Could Harm a Woman's Fertility
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of U.S. women have at least a mild deficiency in the nutrient iodine, and new research suggests it could impair their fertility. IodineRead More…
Serena Williams Shares Childbirth Ordeal
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Though Serena Williams commands the tennis court with ease when she plays, life-threatening complications following the birth of her daughter sidelined her for six weeks.Read More…
'Bone Cement': A Non-Surgical Option for Painful Joints?
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Injecting a calcium-based cement into the bones of some people with knee or hip pain could help them avoid joint replacement surgery, Ohio State UniversityRead More…
Those With 'Obesity Genes' May Gain Most From Healthy Eating
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Though healthy eating is good for everyone, those who have genes that put them at high risk for obesity might benefit the most. A newRead More…