Have Eczema? No Need for Bleach Baths, Study Suggests
THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Bathing in water is just as effective for the treatment of eczema as bathing in a bleach solution, a new review of previous research indicates.Read More…
Ted Koppel's Fight to Make COPD Headline News
THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The doctor who diagnosed Grace Anne Koppel with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) didn’t pull any punches. She should start getting her affairs in order,Read More…
Patients OK With Fewer Opioids After Gallbladder Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Far fewer opioid painkillers are needed than thought for people who have their gallbladder removed, a new study suggests. Not only was pain still controlledRead More…
Smoggy Streets May Make Daily Walk a Health Hazard
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) — It’s common doctors’ advice to the elderly: Walk around the block each day to help stay fit. Trouble is, that advice might do more harmRead More…
Local Smoke-Free Laws Tied to Fewer Lung Cancer Cases
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Communities with strong smoke-free workplace laws have lower lung cancer rates than those with no smoke-free laws, researchers report. The new study was conducted inRead More…
Checking Prices for Medical Procedures Online? Good Luck
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The cards seem to be stacked against anyone who’d like to use the internet to become a smarter health care consumer. A new study hasRead More…
Insurance Ups the Odds of Beating Cancer
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Your chances of surviving cancer may depend on the type of insurance you have. Researchers from the Cancer Prevention Institute of California found significant improvementsRead More…
7 Signs You'd Benefit From a Fitness Assessment
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You might be excited to begin an exercise program for better health, but for some people, getting a fitness assessment first is the right wayRead More…
Will CVS-Aetna Merger Mean Cheaper Health Care?
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — U.S. consumers stand to benefit from CVS Health’s planned purchase of insurance giant Aetna, executives from the two corporations say. Other health care industry observersRead More…
Even Non-Heart Surgery May Harm Your Heart
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Older adults commonly suffer damage to heart cells during various types of surgery — even non-heart-related surgeries — and it can significantly raise their riskRead More…
Taking Your Meds? A Digital Pill Can Tell
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Pairing medication with an ingestible sensor can help clinicians track how often and when patients actually take their prescription drugs, according to a small newRead More…
People With Epilepsy May Gain From Common Sleep Apnea Treatment
SATURDAY, Dec. 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) — It’s been used by many people to help ease sleep apnea, but new research suggests the CPAP mask may also help ease seizures in peopleRead More…