Girls, Young Women Fall Short on Exercise: Study
MONDAY, June 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many teens and young adults in the United States — particularly women and girls — are physically inactive, a new study reveals. This is aRead More…
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Walkable Neighborhoods Might Lower Kids' Asthma Risk
MONDAY, June 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children may be more likely to develop asthma if they live in neighborhoods where it’s difficult to get around on foot, a new study suggests.Read More…
Americans' Obsession With Sugar Starts in Infancy
SUNDAY, June 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s well-known that Americans consume too much sugar. But that affinity for the sweet stuff starts as early as infancy, with some babies consuming addedRead More…
Study Sees Financial Windfall If More Americans Ate Healthful Foods
SUNDAY, June 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If more Americans ate healthier diets, the nation could save tens of billions of dollars in health care costs for major problems such as heartRead More…
AHA: We All Need Water for a Healthy Life, But How Much?
FRIDAY, June 8, 2018 (American Heart Association) — During the summer — and even year-round — our bodies crave water. There’s no way to live without it. But just how much doRead More…
No Safety Concerns With DTaP Combo Vaccine for Kids: Study
FRIDAY, June 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A comprehensive, nearly two-decades long study of the DTaP vaccine that’s routinely given to babies and young children finds no safety issues. “No new orRead More…
Fish Oil May Protect the Youngest Hearts
FRIDAY, June 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Omega-3 fatty acids — good fats found in fish — can boost the heart health of adults, but a new study suggests that babies mightRead More…
AHA: Drones a Lifesaver for Cardiac Arrest Patients?
THURSDAY, June 7, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Drones, the unmanned aircraft that got its start as part of the U.S. military’s arsenal and is today being used by everyone from photographersRead More…
Think Twice About Tonsil, Adenoid Removal
THURSDAY, June 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Having tonsils removed in childhood is supposed to end chronic earaches and breathing problems. But what if it also increases risk of respiratory infections? “WeRead More…
Colonoscopies, Endoscopies Carry Greater Infection Risk Than Thought: Study
WEDNESDAY, June 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Getting a colonoscopy or an endoscopy may be riskier than you thought. Researchers report that the rate of infections following these procedures at outpatient ambulatoryRead More…
The Keto Diet Is Popular, But Is It Safe?
WEDNESDAY, June 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Fatty cuts of meat. Thick slabs of cheese. Stacks of bacon. These are a few of the keystones of the trendy “keto” diet, a high-fat,Read More…
Job Strain Plus Heart Disease, Diabetes a Lethal Mix for Men
TUESDAY, June 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a man and you suffer from heart disease or diabetes, stress at work may shorten your life, a new study finds. The researchersRead More…