Annual Eye Exam Is Vital if You Have Diabetes
THURSDAY, March 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A yearly eye exam is a key part of diabetes treatment, experts say. Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness among people agedRead More…
After Knee Replacement, Play On
THURSDAY, March 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Knee replacement patients can continue to enjoy sports — such as skiing, tennis and dancing — without worrying that high-impact activities might compromise their newRead More…
Ban Menthols to Help Some Smokers Quit
WEDNESDAY, March 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — After the Canadian province of Ontario banned menthol cigarettes, many smokers responded by trying to kick the habit, a new study finds. Some experts suspectRead More…
Stem Cell Clinics Pitch Pricey, Bogus 'Cures' for Knee Pain
WEDNESDAY, March 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Stem cell clinics are charging big money for knee arthritis “cures” and making extravagant claims about their therapies, a new study contends. A same-day injectionRead More…
Vaccines Don't Weaken Babies' Immune Systems: Study
TUESDAY, March 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Another argument used by anti-vaccine groups bites the dust — research shows no evidence that routine shots somehow dampen kids’ immune systems. “Some parents areRead More…
Opioids Not Best Option for Back Pain, Arthritis, Study Finds
TUESDAY, March 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Risky opioids are no better at controlling chronic back or arthritis pain than non-opioid drugs, including Tylenol or Motrin, new research finds. With opioid overdoseRead More…
Marijuana Doesn't Seem to Harm the Kidneys
TUESDAY, March 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As marijuana use has increased in the United States in recent years, medical experts and users alike have wondered about its health effects. Now, aRead More…
Primary Care Doctors Loosen Type 2 Diabetes Goals
TUESDAY, March 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new guidance on managing type 2 diabetes — including relaxing the long-term blood sugar target called hemoglobinRead More…
Surgeons Safely Transplant Kidneys From Donors With Hep C
TUESDAY, March 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In what could be a breakthrough in the world of organ transplants, Johns Hopkins researchers have taken kidneys from people infected with hepatitis C andRead More…
Tough Gun Laws Keep More Hands Off the Trigger: Study
MONDAY, March 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Debate over the value of tough state gun control laws has reached a fever pitch following last month’s deadly shooting of 17 people at aRead More…
As Years Spent Obese Rise, So Do Heart Dangers
MONDAY, March 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The longer people are obese, the greater their chances of developing heart disease, a new study suggests. The researchers analyzed data from more than 9,000Read More…
What Younger Women Need to Know About Heart Disease
MONDAY, March 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease used to be thought of as a man’s issue, but women are unfortunately catching up. And though it’s still also thought of asRead More…