Binge Drinking: A Hazard for Teen Bones?
THURSDAY, June 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Teen girls who regularly toss back four or five alcoholic drinks may be setting themselves up for a lifetime of lower bone density, new researchRead More…
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Can IV Fluids Harm the Brain of Those With Serious Diabetes Complication?
WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For years, doctors thought that giving IV fluids too quickly could trigger brain swelling in children experiencing a serious diabetes complication called ketoacidosis. But newRead More…
Diabetes Linked to Risk for Parkinson's Disease
WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Men and women with type 2 diabetes may face a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life, new British research suggests. TheRead More…
Why Are Statins Underused With Black Patients?
WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The color of a patient’s skin appears to influence the medical care they receive for high cholesterol levels, a new study shows. Blacks are lessRead More…
Childhood Cancer Impacts Mental Health
WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children with neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer of nerve cells, are vulnerable to mental health and behavioral problems, a new study finds. Neuroblastoma is diagnosed atRead More…
Do Antipsychotic Meds for Kids Raise Diabetes Risk?
WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Widely used antipsychotic medications for troubled kids and teens can trigger weight gain and decrease insulin sensitivity, putting them at increased risk for diabetes, accordingRead More…
How Healthy Is Your Diet?
WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As Americans, we’re making some headway in our efforts to improve the quality of our diet, but we’re far from ideal levels. Research shows thatRead More…
Health Tips for Summer Fun
TUESDAY, June 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Summertime means fun time, but you still need to follow some basic health and safety precautions. Dehydration is a common summer problem and often resultsRead More…
Obese Young Adults Prone to Binging, Purging
TUESDAY, June 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Overweight and obese young adults are twice as likely as those who are thinner to try to control their weight through binging and purging, usingRead More…
Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Calcium Buildup in Brain
TUESDAY, June 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Smoking and diabetes could increase the risk of abnormal calcium buildup in the brain, a new Dutch study suggests. The study included nearly 2,000 people,Read More…
Antiviral Treatments Reduce Cancer Risk for HIV Patients
MONDAY, June 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Long-term antiviral treatment cuts the risk of cancer in HIV patients as they age, a new study says. People with HIV are at increased riskRead More…
Impotent? Maybe You Should See a Heart Doctor
MONDAY, June 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Troubles in the bedroom can be a double whammy for older men: Researchers have found that erectile dysfunction ups the risk for heart disease. TheirRead More…