Stroke, Heart Events Can Sideline You From Work
MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — After having a stroke, heart attack or cardiac arrest, people are less likely to be employed than their healthy peers, new research shows. Even ifRead More…
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Persistent Cough May Mean See Your Doctor
SATURDAY, Jan. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — After suffering through a cold, many people still have a persistent cough — but why? According to Dr. Jonathan Parsons, director of the Asthma CenterRead More…
As You Age, Alcohol May Be Harder to Handle
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Seniors may be more vulnerable to alcoholism, a psychologist warns. “As we age, it takes longer for the body to break down alcohol. It staysRead More…
Catching Up on News About Catch-Up Sleep
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Missing out on needed sleep can bring a host of health woes, including diabetes because a lack of sleep affects insulin levels. It also leavesRead More…
Hepatitis C Screening Can Help Prevent Liver Disease
THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Infection with the hepatitis C virus can cause liver disease and even liver cancer. But once found, the virus can be cured, so screening isRead More…
Study Eases Concern That Common Diabetes Med Might Harm Bones
THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you have type 2 diabetes and you’re taking canagliflozin to help control your blood sugar, a new study has some good news for you:Read More…
AHA: Lifestyle Changes Helped New Dad Shed Nearly 50 Pounds
THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (American Heart Association) — It happens every January. Gyms fill with people who’ve committed to New Year’s resolutions involving health and fitness. While making a resolution is anRead More…
No Link Between Mom-to-Be's Diet, Baby's Allergy Risk
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Avoiding certain foods during pregnancy does not reduce your child’s risk of food allergies, a new analysis shows. For the study, researchers examined data fromRead More…
New Cholesterol Drug's High Price May Not Be Worth It: Study
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Despite being slashed by half in recent months, the price tag for advanced cholesterol-fighting drugs is still too high to make them cost-effective, a newRead More…
AHA: The Pros and Cons of Weighing Yourself Every Day
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 (American Heart Association) — This is the year you’ve vowed to lose weight. You step on the scale to mark the starting point toward your goal. Now howRead More…
Asthma Often Goes Undetected in Urban Teens, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For many city-dwelling teens with asthma, their chronic lung disease may go undiagnosed and untreated, a new study finds. According to a survey of moreRead More…
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What's the Best Diet for 2019? Experts Weigh In
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For many, the start of the new year signals the start of a new diet. But what’s the best way to eat if you wantRead More…