MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exercise and healthy eating can counter the harmful side effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer, a new study suggests. Androgen-deprivation therapy suppresses testosterone andRead More…
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women who take certain antidepressants may unknowingly compromise the brain development of their child, researchers suggest. The concern is based on a new analysisRead More…
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Having asthma as a child is associated with developing stiff arteries earlier in adulthood, according to a new study. The study, published Monday inRead More…
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Staying physically fit can help ward off heart trouble, even if your genetics put you at higher risk for clogged arteries, a new, large studyRead More…
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art. The centuries-old practice of tai chi appears to boost the exercise capabilities andRead More…
FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — COPD may seem like an adult disease, often tied to smoking. But two new studies suggest it could have roots in life’s earliest years. KidsRead More…
FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood may mean more visits to the emergency room, a new study suggests. When children came from areas of “lowRead More…
THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If an overweight child slims down before puberty, the risk of type 2 diabetes seems to slide away with the lost pounds. Later weight lossRead More…
WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Although past research has shown that thigh, hip and buttocks fat might actually protect against heart disease, a new study says losing fat inRead More…
WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new stem cell transplant might help preserve or even restore vision being lost to the dry form of age-related macular degeneration, a new pilotRead More…
WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many adults with diabetes don’t see the dentist often enough, even though they’re at increased risk for gum disease, researchers say. In a new study,Read More…
WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Obesity can lead to liver disease in kids as young as 8 years old, a new study warns. The long-term study of 635 children inRead More…