Don't Get Burned by Fireworks on the 4th
WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Backyard fireworks and sparklers are a Fourth of July staple. They can be fun, but also dangerous, health experts warn. Knowing how to set themRead More…
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How to Start Exercising When You're Out of Shape
WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Though you may face challenges if you’re carrying excess weight or haven’t been active in a long time, you can still get fit and gainRead More…
Surgeons Make the Call on Gene Tests for Breast Cancer Patients
TUESDAY, July 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to genetic testing for breast cancer patients, their surgeons wield great influence on that decision, new research shows. Genetic testing can provideRead More…
Working Overtime Could Raise Women's Diabetes Risk
MONDAY, July 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Working lots of overtime may get you appreciation from the boss, but it might be bad for your health. New research suggests that women whoRead More…
Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Can Mean Heart Risks After
MONDAY, July 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women who have high blood pressure or preeclampsia during pregnancy might be more prone to developing hypertension, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol afterwards, newRead More…
Even Once-a-Week Pot Smokers Have More Cough, Phlegm
MONDAY, July 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Smoking marijuana once a week can cause coughing, wheezing and phlegm, all signs of chronic bronchitis, a new evidence review reports. Pot smoking doubles aRead More…
Can Coffee Extend Your Life?
MONDAY, July 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Having a morning cup of java — and another and another — might prolong your life, a new study suggests. In fact, drinking lots ofRead More…
AHA: Former Diving Champ Nearly Missed Signs of Heart Valve Disease
TUESDAY, July 3, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Len Rapkins can barely remember a time when he wasn’t fit. As a teen growing up in Great Britain, he trained as a boxer,Read More…
Sitting Tied to Raised Risk of Death From 14 Diseases
MONDAY, July 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Get up off of the couch: Sitting too much may kill you even if you exercise regularly. If you sit for six hours a dayRead More…
Even at 'Safe' Levels, Air Pollution May Boost Diabetes Risk
FRIDAY, June 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Add another health harm to air pollution: New research suggests it might increase the risk of diabetes, even at levels considered safe. Cutting air pollutionRead More…
Human Insulin as Good as Costly Synthetic Versions
FRIDAY, June 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Human insulin is as safe and effective as newer, more expensive insulin analog drugs for people with type 2 diabetes, researchers report. The new studyRead More…
AHA: Using Electricity to Test Your Risk for Heart Failure
FRIDAY, June 29, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Imagine stepping onto a scale — not to measure your weight, but the chance of your heart failing. That’s the potential scenario envisioned byRead More…