10Jan/18

Surgery or Antibiotics for Appendicitis? Here's What Patients Chose

January 10, 2018NewsDiseases And Conditions Information/Appendicitis News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Even though appendicitis often resolves with the use of antibiotics, the overwhelming majority of Americans would opt for surgery instead, a new survey finds. OnlyRead More…

10Jan/18

Many Lung Cancer Patients Aren't Getting Best Treatment: Study

January 10, 2018NewsCancer Information/Lung Cancer News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Chemotherapy and radiation are the standard of care for small-cell lung cancer that hasn’t spread to other parts of the body. But many patients don’tRead More…

09Jan/18

Vitamin D Supplements May Make Arteries Healthier

January 9, 2018NewsHealthDay, Vitamins And Nutrition Information/Vitamin and Mineral NewsRichard Brodeur

TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — High doses of vitamin D seem to keep arteries more flexible and pliable, potentially warding off future heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, preliminary researchRead More…

09Jan/18

Severe Flu Season Tightens Its Grip on U.S.

January 9, 2018NewsHealthDay, Infectious Disease Information/Flu NewsRichard Brodeur

TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Americans are being hit with one of the worst flu seasons in years, with misery now widespread across 46 states, health officials say. In theRead More…

09Jan/18

Blood Banks Need January Donors

January 9, 2018NewsCirculatory System Information/Blood Disorder News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Want to make a difference right now? Consider donating some blood. That’s the suggestion of experts from Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.Read More…

09Jan/18

Life in Poor Neighborhoods Is Hard on the Heart

January 9, 2018NewsHealthDay, Public Health Information/Demographics NewsRichard Brodeur

TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Where you live could influence how likely you are to develop heart failure, a new U.S. study suggests. In addition to people’s income and educationRead More…

08Jan/18

Child Death Rate Higher in U.S. Than Other Wealthy Nations

January 8, 2018NewsHealthDay, Senior Citizen Information/Misc. Death and Dying NewsRichard Brodeur

MONDAY, Jan. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The United States has had the smallest decline in child death rates among wealthy nations over the past 50 years, despite spending more on healthRead More…

08Jan/18

Fewer of America's Poor Kids Are Becoming Obese

January 8, 2018NewsHealthDay, Public Health Information/Centers for Disease Control NewsRichard Brodeur

MONDAY, Jan. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Obesity rates among poor kids may be declining, U.S. health officials report. The number of severely obese 2- to 4-year-olds enrolled in the Special SupplementalRead More…

08Jan/18

Working Night Shift May Raise Women's Odds for Cancer

January 8, 2018NewsHealthDay, Public Health Information/Occupational Health NewsRichard Brodeur

MONDAY, Jan. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women who pull the night shift regularly might be at greater risk for a number of cancers, new research suggests. “Our study indicates that night-shiftRead More…

08Jan/18

Weight-Loss Surgery Is Good for Obese Teens' Hearts

January 8, 2018NewsHealthDay, Vitamins And Nutrition Information/weight loss surgery (bariatric)Richard Brodeur

MONDAY, Jan. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Severely obese teens who undergo bariatric surgery to lose weight end up lowering their heart disease risk down the road, new research indicates. For theRead More…

08Jan/18

For Poorer Americans, Stress Brings Worse Health

January 8, 2018NewsHealthDay, Public Health Information/Race Health NewsRichard Brodeur

MONDAY, Jan. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that will surprise few, new research shows that minorities and the poor suffer more stress than their wealthy, white peers. That additionalRead More…

06Jan/18

How to Get Your Health on Track for 2018

January 6, 2018NewsHealthDay, Mental Health Information/Behavior Health NewsRichard Brodeur

SATURDAY, Jan. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For those still open to adding to their list of New Year’s resolutions, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering its top 10 healthy suggestions.Read More…