AHA: Are Eggs Good for You or Not?
THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (American Heart Association) — The egg is standard breakfast fare, but many people may be wondering whether eggs are healthy. At just 78 calories each, eggs are anRead More…
Blood Test in Early Pregnancy May Predict Mom's Diabetes Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A blood test seems to detect signs of gestational diabetes as early as the 10th week of pregnancy, a new U.S. government study says. GestationalRead More…
Childhood Exposure to Smoke May Raise Risk of Death From COPD
THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Adults with long-term exposure to secondhand smoke as children are at increased risk of early death from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), new research suggests.Read More…
Why You Should Watch Your Weight After You Stop Smoking
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There’s good news and bad news for smokers who worry about packing on extra pounds when they try to quit. In a new study, quittersRead More…
Cosmetic Procedures Boost Well-Being, Poll Shows
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People who choose minimally invasive cosmetic procedures do so because they want to feel good, not just look good, a new survey finds. For theRead More…
AHA: Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health of Those Near and Far
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (American Heart Association) — More than 100 wildfires are blazing through parts of the western United States, including one in California that has grown to become the largestRead More…
Secondhand Smoke Exposure as Kids Tied to Women's Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women who were regularly exposed to secondhand smoke as children might be at slightly increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, a new study hints. Rheumatoid arthritisRead More…
Here's What Predicts a Woman's Odds of Living Till 90
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women whose mothers lived a long and healthy life have a good chance of doing the same, a new study suggests. A long-term study ofRead More…
Gene Test Predicts Risk of 5 Common Diseases
TUESDAY, Aug. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new type of genetic analysis could identify millions of Americans at high risk for five serious and common diseases, researchers report. The diseases includeRead More…
Vaping Shuts Off Immune-Fighting Cells in the Lungs, Lab Study Finds
TUESDAY, Aug. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — E-cigarettes have been touted as a safer alternative to smoking, but the vapor they create might harm lung tissue much like regular cigarettes do, BritishRead More…
New Guidelines for Urinary Incontinence Screenings
MONDAY, Aug. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New guidelines now recommend yearly urinary incontinence screening for all women. But some experts say such screening needs to be introduced with caution. Urinary incontinenceRead More…
Lack of Exercise Can Boost Cancer Risk
MONDAY, Aug. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Few Americans know that inactivity can increase the risk of colon, breast and other types of cancer, a new study finds. An analysis of surveyRead More…