Workouts May Boost Life Span After Breast Cancer
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Longer survival after breast cancer may be as simple as staying fit, new research shows. In the new study, regular exercise appeared to reduce breastRead More…
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Can't Pay the Rent? Kids' Health May Suffer
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Millions of American families struggle to find and keep stable housing — and the fight to do so may end up harming kids’ health. ResearchersRead More…
Quick Test Could Spot Precursor to Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A pill-sized device that you swallow might help detect a change in the esophagus that can lead to a deadly form of cancer, researchers areRead More…
Why Evenings May Be a Dangerous Time for Dieters
FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The hours after sunset may be toughest for folks trying to stay slim, new research shows. The small study suggests that you’re more likely toRead More…
1 in 4 U.S. Stillbirths Might Be Prevented
FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — About 1 in every 160 pregnancies in the United States ends in stillbirth. Now, a new study suggests many of these tragedies are “potentially” avoidable.Read More…
How to Fight the Flu This Season
FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The flu is causing widespread misery across the United States this winter, but the American Lung Association says there are things you can do toRead More…
Teens Eating Detergent 'Pods': Latest Web Fad Brings Big Dangers
THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You’ve gotta be kidding me. That’s gotta be fake. That’s the understandable first reaction of many to the viral phenomenon dubbed the “Tide Pod Challenge.”Read More…
'One-Stop' Blood Test for Cancer Shows Early Promise
THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In an early step toward “one-stop” screening for cancer, researchers report they’ve developed a blood test that can detect eight types of the disease. TheRead More…
These Foods May Up Your Odds for Colon Cancer
THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Chowing down on red meat, white bread and sugar-laden drinks might increase your long-term risk of colon cancer, a new study suggests. These foods allRead More…
Could a Blood Test Spot Early Stage Colon Cancer?
THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A simple, cheap blood test to detect colon cancer — even in its early stages — appears highly effective and accurate, new research indicates. TheRead More…
The Second Stage of Diet Resolutions
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The small changes you’ve made have added up to big weight loss results. Now, take a few minutes to write down and review all theRead More…
Weight-Loss Surgery's Benefits Wane Over Time for Diabetics
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In the relative short-run, weight-loss surgery helped obese people struggling with type 2 diabetes experience marked improvement in diabetes-related health issues, new research reports. But,Read More…