Here's What Predicts a Woman's Odds of Living Till 90
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women whose mothers lived a long and healthy life have a good chance of doing the same, a new study suggests. A long-term study ofRead More…
Secondhand Smoke Exposure as Kids Tied to Women's Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women who were regularly exposed to secondhand smoke as children might be at slightly increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, a new study hints. Rheumatoid arthritisRead More…
Gene Test Predicts Risk of 5 Common Diseases
TUESDAY, Aug. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new type of genetic analysis could identify millions of Americans at high risk for five serious and common diseases, researchers report. The diseases includeRead More…
Vaping Shuts Off Immune-Fighting Cells in the Lungs, Lab Study Finds
TUESDAY, Aug. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — E-cigarettes have been touted as a safer alternative to smoking, but the vapor they create might harm lung tissue much like regular cigarettes do, BritishRead More…
New Guidelines for Urinary Incontinence Screenings
MONDAY, Aug. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New guidelines now recommend yearly urinary incontinence screening for all women. But some experts say such screening needs to be introduced with caution. Urinary incontinenceRead More…
Lack of Exercise Can Boost Cancer Risk
MONDAY, Aug. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Few Americans know that inactivity can increase the risk of colon, breast and other types of cancer, a new study finds. An analysis of surveyRead More…
Can Eating Crickets Boost Your Health?
MONDAY, Aug. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Jiminy Cricket! New research suggests that saving room on your plate for some crunchy, chirpy protein might be good for your health. Specifically, eating cricketsRead More…
Lung Cancer Screening's Downside Not Discussed Enough
MONDAY, Aug. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The potential risks of lung cancer screening are often left out when doctors and patients discuss the issue, a new report suggests. Early detection ofRead More…
A Weak Grip May Signal Future Health Trouble — Even in Kids
MONDAY, Aug. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Weak grip strength in children may point to a higher risk of such health problems as diabetes and heart disease, new research suggests. In aRead More…
Make Your Next Camping or Hiking Trip Trouble-free
SATURDAY, Aug. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Planning ahead is the key to staying healthy and safe when you go hiking or camping, experts say. “‘Be prepared’ is the Boy Scout motto,Read More…
Global Aid Programs Shortchange Teen Health Needs: Study
FRIDAY, Aug. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Teen health in developing countries is vastly underfunded, researchers report. While teens represent 26 percent of people in developing countries, teen health received just 1.6Read More…
Working Out After Baby
FRIDAY, Aug. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight about 6 months after giving birth lowers a woman’s risk of being overweight in the future. The best strategy to get back toRead More…