Majority of U.S. Adults Have Poor Heart Health: Study
MONDAY, March 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — America’s heart health went from bad to worse between 1988 and 2014, a new report warns. That means roughly 60 percent of whites, 75 percentRead More…
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Range of Vaginal Dryness Products Can Help Postmenopausal Women: Study
MONDAY, March 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For many women in or past menopause, vaginal dryness is a recurring symptom. But a new report finds that several treatments work equally well —Read More…
Range of Vaginal Dryness Products Can Help Postmenopausal Women: Study
MONDAY, March 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For many women in or past menopause, vaginal dryness is a recurring symptom. But a new report finds that several treatments work equally well —Read More…
Male Birth Control Pill Shows Early Promise
MONDAY, March 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — An attempt to develop a safe and effective “male pill” is making headway, according to preliminary results of a small study. In a four-week trialRead More…
Male Birth Control Pill Shows Early Promise
MONDAY, March 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — An attempt to develop a safe and effective “male pill” is making headway, according to preliminary results of a small study. In a four-week trialRead More…
Low Sperm Count May Signal Serious Health Risks for Men
MONDAY, March 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A low sperm count may do more than affect a man’s ability to have children. It also may be linked to a number of healthRead More…
That Ocean Swim May Come With Infection Risks
SUNDAY, March 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Frolicking in the sea may torpedo your health, new research suggests. It found a twofold increased risk for general ear problems, a 77 percent increasedRead More…
Now's the Time to Tackle Springtime Allergies
SATURDAY, March 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — With spring allergy season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to deal with your symptoms, experts say. “Bottom line, veryRead More…
Study Debunks Link Between Tamiflu and Teen Suicide
FRIDAY, March 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Finally, there’s a bit of positive news in this brutal flu season. A new study suggests that Tamiflu (oseltamivir), the only commercially available prescription medicineRead More…
'March Madness' a Peak Time for Vasectomies
FRIDAY, March 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Thinking about a vasectomy? Now — as March Madness begins — might be just the time for the procedure. The NCAA basketball tournament and otherRead More…
More U.S. Teens Seeing Ads for E-Cigarettes
THURSDAY, March 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new report finds the number of American teens who view ads extolling the pleasures of e-cigarettes is on the rise. Since studies show thatRead More…
Coffee May Have Bigger Effect on Your Body Than Thought: Study
THURSDAY, March 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Coffee has been tied to many health benefits. Now, a small study suggests a daily java habit may affect the body’s metabolism more extensively thanRead More…