TUESDAY, July 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Transwomen who undergo hormone therapy may face higher chances of blood clots, stroke and heart attack, a new study suggests. The term transwoman refers toRead More…
MONDAY, July 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, other family members seem more likely to adopt health lifestyle changes, too. A new study found that partners ofRead More…
MONDAY, July 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If they’re already infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), patients in need of a kidney transplant might safely receive an organ from an HCV-infected donor,Read More…
MONDAY, July 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The amount spent on end-of-life care for cancer patients varies widely across the United States, and is largely influenced by doctor preferences, new research finds.Read More…
MONDAY, July 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Black patients who survive cardiac arrest during a U.S. hospital stay have poorer long-term survival odds than their white peers, new research suggests. The studyRead More…
MONDAY, July 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children whose parents spend time in prison are more likely to lead risky lifestyles as young adults, a new study suggests. The findings are importantRead More…
MONDAY, July 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Bacteria and fungi grow on medical implants, such as hip and knee replacements, pacemakers and screws used to fix broken bones, researchers report. In aRead More…
FRIDAY, July 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Yoga and Pilates are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, medical experts say. These low-impact workouts don’t require special equipment and, afterRead More…
FRIDAY, July 6, 2018 (American Heart Association) — As both a soccer mom and fanatic, Dr. Mercedes Carnethon knows why soccer is the world’s favorite sport. It’s super easy to play. “AllRead More…
THURSDAY, July 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Much of the United States has been sweltering in triple-digit heat this week, but new research finds outdoor workers can suffer fatal heat stroke fromRead More…
THURSDAY, July 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A hearing aid can set you back as much as $7,000, and that’s the main reason more Americans don’t use one, a new study finds.Read More…
WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Moms can play a big role in combating America’s childhood obesity epidemic, researchers contend. The key: kids are less likely to be obese if theirRead More…