MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Aspirin or fish oil probably won’t help prevent heart attacks or strokes in folks who are already at risk for cardiovascular issues, three new studiesRead More…
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The weight-loss drug Belviq (lorcaserin) appears to help people shed pounds without adversely affecting the heart in those already at higher heart risk, new researchRead More…
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss depends on eating fewer calories than your body uses up. But when you eat those calories could make a difference that you’ll seeRead More…
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Everyone worries about drug abuse among children, but a hidden danger for some kids rests in prescription medicines intended to help them, a new studyRead More…
SATURDAY, Aug. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Senator John McCain’s long battle with brain cancer ended on Saturday afternoon when he passed away at his home in Arizona. His family had announcedRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Parents should include medical checkups, updated health records and safety training on kids’ back-to-school checklists, a group of emergency physicians advises. “We all know aboutRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A baby’s immune system kicks into high gear immediately after birth, a new study finds. Changes in a newborn’s immune system have been difficult toRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Surviving breast cancer is certainly its own reward, but a new study finds that many who do are saddled with thousands in out-of-pocket expenses forRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Michael Trotter Jr. said his mother knew the turkey sandwiches, hot dogs and cupcakes he and his siblings were constantly eating weren’t good forRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Do you get way too involved when following sports events? Whether it’s the World Series, the Super Bowl or the Olympics, it’s important to drawRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — One sleepless night might tip the body’s metabolism toward storing fat while depleting muscle, new research suggests. Many studies have linked poor sleep — whetherRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Could baby poop hold the key to a healthy gut? A new study suggests that might be the case. An analysis of fecal samples collectedRead More…