A Bone Drug That Treats Baldness?
TUESDAY, May 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A drug intended as a treatment for osteoporosis may help treat hair loss, researchers say. “The fact this new agent, which had never even beenRead More…
AHA: Blood Pressure Measurement Mistakes Can Lead to Misdiagnoses
TUESDAY, May 8, 2018 (American Heart Association) — It’s a familiar scenario: You find yourself at the doctor’s office, sitting on the edge of an exam table with your feet dangling inchesRead More…
Expert Panel Highlights Patient Choice for Prostate Cancer Screen
TUESDAY, May 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — More men could receive PSA blood tests for prostate cancer under revised guidelines released Tuesday by the nation’s leading panel on preventive medicine. The U.S.Read More…
Non-Opioids Often Underused After Back Surgery
TUESDAY, May 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Spine and joint surgery patients aren’t taking advantage of common pain relievers like Tylenol or Motrin during their recovery, researchers say. Instead, many are givenRead More…
Is Integrative Medicine Right for You?
TUESDAY, May 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Any approach that differs from conventional — or Western — medicine is typically considered complementary and alternative, or CAM. But these practices have become muchRead More…
When Do You Take Guns From Someone With Dementia?
TUESDAY, May 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A diagnosis of dementia often triggers discussions about how to keep that person safe as the disease advances, but one serious safety concern that mayRead More…
Programs That Monitor Opioid Painkillers May Drive Some to Heroin
MONDAY, May 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Prescription drug monitoring programs are touted as a way to reduce overdoses from opioid painkillers, but they might have the unintended effect of increasing heroinRead More…
AHA: Smoke-Free Laws Do Seem to Help Young Adults' Hearts
MONDAY, May 7, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Laws and policies that prohibit smoking in workplaces and other public areas appeared to significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among a groupRead More…
If Kids Exposed to Pot, Tobacco Smoke, ER Visits Rise
MONDAY, May 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Clouds of pot and cigarette smoke in a home make it more likely a young child will visit the emergency room or have an earRead More…
Many Teens Switch From Hi-Cal Sodas to Hi-Cal Sports Drinks
MONDAY, May 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Teens who were once hooked on sugary sodas may now be now turning to sugary sports drinks, a new study reveals. While soda’s popularity declines,Read More…
Using Diet to Stave Off Diabetes
MONDAY, May 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes has become a worldwide epidemic, but you can protect yourself with a healthier diet. And the same type of diet can help you manageRead More…
Ditch the Golf Cart. Your Aging Knees Won't Mind
FRIDAY, May 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Golfers with knee arthritis should park the golf cart and walk the links instead, researchers say. While using a golf cart may seem the obviousRead More…