MONDAY, Aug. 20, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Healthy people with a low risk of cardiovascular disease may still need to keep a close eye on their cholesterol, according to new research.Read More…
MONDAY, Aug. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most American parents would forbid their teen from getting a tattoo due to concerns about possible infection and future job prospects, a nationwide survey finds.Read More…
MONDAY, Aug. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — E-cigarettes produce chemicals that can damage a person’s DNA, the first step on a path that might lead to cancer, a new study reports. TheRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you exercise in the morning, it may be a good idea to eat breakfast first. A small British study finds that having breakfast beforeRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Having a type of inflammatory arthritis called gout may worsen heart-related outcomes for people being treated for coronary artery disease, according to new research.Read More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval Thursday of the first generic versions of the EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. has pleased medical experts, who hopeRead More…
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You’ve probably heard about the high-carb diet and the low-carb diet, but a new study suggests a moderate-carb diet could be the key to longevity.Read More…
THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (American Heart Association) — The egg is standard breakfast fare, but many people may be wondering whether eggs are healthy. At just 78 calories each, eggs are anRead More…
THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A blood test seems to detect signs of gestational diabetes as early as the 10th week of pregnancy, a new U.S. government study says. GestationalRead More…
THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Adults with long-term exposure to secondhand smoke as children are at increased risk of early death from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), new research suggests.Read More…
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There’s good news and bad news for smokers who worry about packing on extra pounds when they try to quit. In a new study, quittersRead More…
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People who choose minimally invasive cosmetic procedures do so because they want to feel good, not just look good, a new survey finds. For theRead More…