Brain 'Pacemaker' Might Help Slow Alzheimer's
TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Stimulating the brain with an implantable device may be safe — and possibly helpful — for some people with Alzheimer’s disease, a small pilot studyRead More…
Opioids Aren't America's Only Painkiller Problem
TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There’s a well-known crisis going on with opioid painkiller abuse, but new research reveals a sizeable chunk of Americans are popping far too many over-the-counterRead More…
A Diet to Boost a Woman's Fertility?
TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Could the so-called Mediterranean diet boost success of infertility treatment involving in vitro fertilization? Maybe, a very small study suggests. Greek researchers report that youngerRead More…
Weight-Loss Surgery Alone Won't Keep the Pounds Off
TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you think your battle against obesity ends on the operating table, you’re mistaken. “Exercise and eating smaller portions have to be part of yourRead More…
Memory Loss Hitting Some Fentanyl Abusers
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Using fentanyl or other opioids alongside other illicit drugs could trigger possibly permanent amnesia caused by brain damage, doctors warn. Over a dozen cases haveRead More…
Kidney Donors Could Face Some Long-Term Health Risks
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — While donating a kidney isn’t likely to shorten your life or increase your odds of heart disease or diabetes, you might face a higher chanceRead More…
Fainting Rarely Tied to Blood Clot, Study Finds
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A fainting spell is rarely caused by a blood clot in the lungs, and usually doesn’t warrant extensive testing, new research suggests. A study ofRead More…
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Death Brings Wisdom to Dying Patients
SATURDAY, Jan. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — With terminal illness comes newfound, and profound, wisdom, researchers report. They uncovered this silver lining of terminal illness as people in their final months triedRead More…
Flu Season One of the Worst in a Decade: CDC
FRIDAY, Jan. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — This flu season is shaping up as one of the nastiest in years, and it isn’t showing any signs of easing, U.S. health officials saidRead More…
Could Smoggy Air Affect a Girl's Periods?
FRIDAY, Jan. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The quality of the air she breathes might have an impact on a teen girl’s menstrual cycle, a new study suggests. U.S. researchers said thatRead More…
Extra Body Fat May Raise Breast Cancer Risk, No Matter Your Weight
FRIDAY, Jan. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Older women who carry some extra body fat may face a heightened risk of breast cancer — even if their weight is normal, a newRead More…
Emergency Services Crews Often Unprepared for Diabetic Crises
FRIDAY, Jan. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you call 911, you expect to get the medical services you need. But new research suggests that when it comes to severe low bloodRead More…