Sniffing Out the Best Allergy Treatment
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Seasonal allergies make life miserable for millions of Americans. So, in a bid to ease some of that discomfort, experts from two leading groups ofRead More…
This Weight-Loss Strategy May Not Help Your Knees
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss from dieting can slow the progression of knee arthritis in overweight people, according to a new study. But losing pounds from exercise aloneRead More…
Arthritis No Longer Just a Disease of the Old
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — More younger Americans experience the aches and pains of arthritis than once thought. Roughly 91 million adults had arthritis in 2015. But the most surprisingRead More…
Is It Time to Scrap the Pap Test?
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a woman who’s been given the all-clear after one or more combination tests for cervical cancer, you can probably wait five years betweenRead More…
With Diabetes, Be on the Alert for Foot Sores
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Having diabetes means keeping track of what you eat, how much you exercise, your blood sugar levels and even the condition of your feet. WhenRead More…
Can Trees Curb Asthma Flare-Ups in Polluted Cities?
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Urban air pollution can trigger asthma. But lots of trees in cities might lower the odds of a flare-up, a new British study finds. “WeRead More…
Arthritis Didn't Afflict Famed Clone Sheep, Experts Say
THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Dolly the sheep did not have early onset osteoarthritis after all, according to new research. Experts at the University of Glasgow and the University ofRead More…
How to Safely Navigate Diabetes and Thanksgiving
THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) — People with diabetes can have a healthy and safe Thanksgiving dinner if they follow certain guidelines, a diabetes expert says. The keys are pre-planning andRead More…
Thanksgiving Overeating Could Spell Kidney Problems
THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Holiday overeating can harm your kidneys, a kidney expert warns. “The body absorbs nutrients from the gut and then the liver metabolizes them. Whatever isRead More…
An Exercise Game Plan for Boomers
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a member of the baby boom generation, don’t think you’re too old to exercise. On the contrary, it’s especially important for you toRead More…
It's the Latest Diet Craze, But Is It Safe?
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — What if you could have your cake, eat it, too, and lose weight? A nutritional fad called CICO — short for “Calories In, Calories Out”Read More…
Smoggy Air May Spawn Weaker Sperm
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Men who have trouble conceiving may have the air they breathe to blame, a new study by Chinese researchers suggests. Microscopic particles in the airRead More…