Is Obesity Slowing Gains in U.S. Life Spans?
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The death rate in the United States isn’t decreasing as it has in years past, and some experts blame the opioid epidemic. But a newRead More…
For Kids, Chronic Illness May Trigger Mental Health Issues
MONDAY, Jan. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When children learn they have a long-term illness, such as diabetes or epilepsy, they’re likely to suffer emotionally, too, a small study finds. These mentalRead More…
Asthma in America Carries $82 Billion Price Tag
FRIDAY, Jan. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The economic cost of asthma in the United States is nearly $82 billion a year, federal health officials report. That figure includes medical expenses andRead More…
As CHIP Money Runs Out, Millions of U.S. Kids May Lose Health Care
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Time is running out for millions of American kids covered by the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Stopgap funding for the federal program for theseRead More…
Serena Williams Shares Childbirth Ordeal
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Though Serena Williams commands the tennis court with ease when she plays, life-threatening complications following the birth of her daughter sidelined her for six weeks.Read More…
Having Too Little of This Nutrient Could Harm a Woman's Fertility
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of U.S. women have at least a mild deficiency in the nutrient iodine, and new research suggests it could impair their fertility. IodineRead More…
'Bone Cement': A Non-Surgical Option for Painful Joints?
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Injecting a calcium-based cement into the bones of some people with knee or hip pain could help them avoid joint replacement surgery, Ohio State UniversityRead More…
Those With 'Obesity Genes' May Gain Most From Healthy Eating
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Though healthy eating is good for everyone, those who have genes that put them at high risk for obesity might benefit the most. A newRead More…
Surgery or Antibiotics for Appendicitis? Here's What Patients Chose
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Even though appendicitis often resolves with the use of antibiotics, the overwhelming majority of Americans would opt for surgery instead, a new survey finds. OnlyRead More…
Many Lung Cancer Patients Aren't Getting Best Treatment: Study
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Chemotherapy and radiation are the standard of care for small-cell lung cancer that hasn’t spread to other parts of the body. But many patients don’tRead More…
Vitamin D Supplements May Make Arteries Healthier
TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — High doses of vitamin D seem to keep arteries more flexible and pliable, potentially warding off future heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, preliminary researchRead More…
Severe Flu Season Tightens Its Grip on U.S.
TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Americans are being hit with one of the worst flu seasons in years, with misery now widespread across 46 states, health officials say. In theRead More…