Who Lives Longer — Night Owls or Early Birds?
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…
Control Blood Pressure to Keep Dementia at Bay: Study
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…
U.S. Heart Disease Rates Falling, But Gains Vary by State
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…
AHA: Four-Legged Friends Can Have Heart Issues, Too
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…
Got Osteoarthritis? Get Moving
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…
Common Gynecologic Condition Linked to Mental Health Issues
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…
Study Highlights Vast Health Differences Between States
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…
The Focus Shifts in Alzheimer's Research
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…
Diet, Exercise Can Ease Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exercise and healthy eating can counter the harmful side effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer, a new study suggests. Androgen-deprivation therapy suppresses testosterone andRead More…
Common Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Alter Fetal Brain Development
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women who take certain antidepressants may unknowingly compromise the brain development of their child, researchers suggest. The concern is based on a new analysisRead More…
AHA: Asthma as Kid, Stiffer Arteries as an Adult?
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Having asthma as a child is associated with developing stiff arteries earlier in adulthood, according to a new study. The study, published Monday inRead More…
Exercise Cuts Heart Risks, Regardless of Your Genes
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Staying physically fit can help ward off heart trouble, even if your genetics put you at higher risk for clogged arteries, a new, large studyRead More…