Women Who Are Most at Risk of Stroke
THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Stroke affects more women than men in the United States. And a new study pinpoints stroke risk factors unique to females. “Many people don’t realizeRead More…
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Sleepy Drivers May Be Causing More Crashes Than Thought
THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Driver fatigue causes many more car accidents in the United States than previously estimated, a new report suggests. The finding comes from an analysis ofRead More…
Picking a New Primary Care Doctor
THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There are times in life when you need to pick a new doctor, or primary care provider. A primary care provider is your health gatekeeper,Read More…
Long-Term Opioid Use Down Among U.S. Vets: Study
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Recent efforts by the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to promote safe prescribing of opioid painkillers seem to be working. Opioid prescriptions by the VHARead More…
Your Attitude About Aging Might Affect Odds for Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you hope to avoid dementia in old age, having an upbeat view on aging itself might help, new research suggests. Researchers found that peopleRead More…
Uber, Lyft Rides May Not Help Boost Doc Visits for Poorer Patients
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Unreliable transportation keeps many poor patients from their medical appointments. But offering free ride-sharing services isn’t the easy fix some predicted, a new study suggests.Read More…
Defibrillators May Not Help Kidney Patients With Bad Hearts
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People with chronic kidney disease often develop heart failure, leading to their having a heart defibrillator implanted to control an irregular heartbeat. But that’s notRead More…
Asthma Attacks on the Decline Among U.S. Kids
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Fewer U.S. children are having to deal with asthma attacks in recent years, federal health officials reported Tuesday. That also translates into fewer missed schoolRead More…
Crash Diets Might Derail Your Heart Health
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Everyone wants a beach-ready body, and many are willing to starve themselves to achieve it quickly. But new research suggests that fat lost on crashRead More…
Easing Your Child's Asthma
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If your child is among the 10 percent of kids with asthma, you want to do everything you can to control it. Start by workingRead More…
Kids Can Roll Up Their Sleeves — Again — for Mumps Protection
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to mumps prevention, an extra jab may do the trick. During a mumps outbreak, doctors can provide an optional third dose ofRead More…
Menopause May Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
MONDAY, Feb. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Menopause may speed physical decline in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new study suggests. While rheumatoid arthritis rates in women are three times higherRead More…