'Moderate' Drinking May Be a Brain Buffer
THURSDAY, Aug. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged people who drink moderately — no more than a glass of wine a day — may have a relatively lower risk of developing dementiaRead More…
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Can Arthritic Dogs (and Their Owners) Benefit From Stem Cell Injections?
THURSDAY, Aug. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If dogs with arthritis can gain benefit from stem cell injections, maybe people can, too. That’s the opinion of an Italian veterinarian who oversaw theRead More…
Obesity Could Set Stage for Heart Issues in Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Young pregnant women who are obese may face a higher risk of changes in heart structure and function, a small new study suggests. The changesRead More…
Bioengineered Lungs Successfully Transplanted Into Pigs
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Lab-grown lungs have been successfully transplanted into pigs with no apparent medical complication for months after the procedure, researchers report. This line of research onRead More…
For Women Worldwide, Lung Cancers Rise as Breast Cancers Decline
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As women around the world wage war against cancer, good news on the breast cancer front is tempered by predictions that lung cancer deaths couldRead More…
Wait Times for Obesity Surgery Are Growing
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People who want to have weight-loss surgery are facing much longer wait times now than a decade ago, a new study finds. Among weight-loss surgeryRead More…
To Boost Colon Cancer Screening, Use the Mail
TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer is treatable if caught early. And sending screening tests in the mail might boost timely detection, a new study suggests. University of NorthRead More…
AHA: A Better Way to Predict Heart Attacks and Strokes … in Space
TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Researchers may have developed a more reliable way to predict the risk of heart attack and stroke in astronauts — and the technique mayRead More…
Fewer Dialysis Patients Facing Leg Amputations
TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Losing a leg is one of the most traumatic consequences of advanced kidney disease, but the risk of amputations has dropped significantly since 2000, aRead More…
Caffeine Not a Dieter's Friend
TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you’re trying to control your weight, don’t look to caffeine for help. Caffeine is not an effective appetite suppressant or weight-loss aid, researchers reportRead More…
Big Slice of Red Meat Allergies Tied to Tick Bites
TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Deer ticks are scary enough. Now, scientists have linked bites from the lone star tick to about one-third of all potentially life-threatening allergic reactions aroundRead More…
Most Seniors Uninformed on Opioid Use
TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new survey suggests health care professionals are giving short shrift to their older patients when it comes to explaining the risks of opioid painkillers.Read More…