12Apr/18

Doctors Curbing First-Time Prescriptions for Opioids

April 12, 2018NewsBone And Joint Information/opioids, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Although the opioid epidemic continues to rage in America, promising new data show that first-time opioid painkiller prescription rates have slowed in recent years. TheRead More…

12Apr/18

Spring Sneezin' Season Has Sprung

April 12, 2018NewsHealthDay, Respiratory And Allergy Information/Misc. Allergy NewsRichard Brodeur

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you suffer from allergies, you already know that pollen is in the air — even in the parts of the United States with unseasonablyRead More…

12Apr/18

Want to Help Beat Colon Cancer? Live Healthy

April 12, 2018NewsCancer Information/Colon Cancer News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — More than 1.3 million Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer, but new research suggests that adopting a healthy lifestyle goes a long way toward boostingRead More…

12Apr/18

FDA Approves AI Device to Spot Diabetic Eye Disease

April 12, 2018NewsDiabetes Information/Misc. Diabetes News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence software that can detect diabetes-related damage to the retina — called diabetic retinopathy — has been approved by the U.S. Food and DrugRead More…

12Apr/18

Who Lives Longer — Night Owls or Early Birds?

April 12, 2018NewsHealthDay, Sleep Disorder Information/Misc. Sleep Problems NewsRichard Brodeur

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — “Night owls” might pay a price when it comes to their health and longevity, a new study reports. Folks who stay up late and struggleRead More…

12Apr/18

Control Blood Pressure to Keep Dementia at Bay: Study

April 12, 2018NewsCardiovascular Health Information/High Blood Pressure Health News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Bringing high blood pressure under control can reduce older black Americans’ risk of dementia, a new study finds. Black people are at high risk forRead More…

11Apr/18

U.S. Heart Disease Rates Falling, But Gains Vary by State

April 11, 2018NewsCirculatory System Information/Coronary and Artery News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The overall rate of heart disease in the United States has declined 38 percent since 1990, a new report shows. Not every state has benefitedRead More…

11Apr/18

AHA: Four-Legged Friends Can Have Heart Issues, Too

April 11, 2018NewsGeneral Health Information/Pets And Health News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

WEDNESDAY, April 11 (American Heart Association) — Many Americans spend their lives with their pets — sharing habits, walks and sometimes even the bed. To help celebrate National Pet Day on AprilRead More…

11Apr/18

Got Osteoarthritis? Get Moving

April 11, 2018NewsBone And Joint Information/Osteo Arthritis News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Is arthritis pain getting in the way of your fitness plans? That need not be the case. In fact, physical activity can be vital toRead More…

10Apr/18

Common Gynecologic Condition Linked to Mental Health Issues

April 10, 2018NewsHealthDay, Kids' Health Information/Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) NewsRichard Brodeur

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Could women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) be at increased risk for mental health problems? And are their children more likely to have autism andRead More…

10Apr/18

Study Highlights Vast Health Differences Between States

April 10, 2018NewsHealthDay, Senior Citizen Information/longevityRichard Brodeur

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — How long you might live may depend on where you live. New research suggests that if you spend your days on a sunny Hawaiian island,Read More…

10Apr/18

The Focus Shifts in Alzheimer's Research

April 10, 2018NewsCognitive Health Information/Alzheimer's News, HealthDayRichard Brodeur

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The way that Alzheimer’s disease is defined for research should be based on brain changes rather than symptoms. That’s what leading Alzheimer’s scientists are proposingRead More…