Low Sperm Count May Signal Serious Health Risks for Men
MONDAY, March 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A low sperm count may do more than affect a man’s ability to have children. It also may be linked to a number of healthRead More…
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That Ocean Swim May Come With Infection Risks
SUNDAY, March 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Frolicking in the sea may torpedo your health, new research suggests. It found a twofold increased risk for general ear problems, a 77 percent increasedRead More…
Now's the Time to Tackle Springtime Allergies
SATURDAY, March 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — With spring allergy season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to deal with your symptoms, experts say. “Bottom line, veryRead More…
Study Debunks Link Between Tamiflu and Teen Suicide
FRIDAY, March 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Finally, there’s a bit of positive news in this brutal flu season. A new study suggests that Tamiflu (oseltamivir), the only commercially available prescription medicineRead More…
'March Madness' a Peak Time for Vasectomies
FRIDAY, March 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Thinking about a vasectomy? Now — as March Madness begins — might be just the time for the procedure. The NCAA basketball tournament and otherRead More…
More U.S. Teens Seeing Ads for E-Cigarettes
THURSDAY, March 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new report finds the number of American teens who view ads extolling the pleasures of e-cigarettes is on the rise. Since studies show thatRead More…
Coffee May Have Bigger Effect on Your Body Than Thought: Study
THURSDAY, March 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Coffee has been tied to many health benefits. Now, a small study suggests a daily java habit may affect the body’s metabolism more extensively thanRead More…
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FDA Considers Lowering Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
THURSDAY, March 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said it plans to cut the amount of addictive nicotine in the nation’sRead More…
Dirty Air May Harm Blacks More Than Whites
THURSDAY, March, 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution takes a greater toll on the hearts of black Americans than whites, in part because they often live in poorer areas with moreRead More…
Managing Pain With Fewer Opioids After Joint Replacement
WEDNESDAY, March 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Using two or more pain control methods after hip and knee replacement surgery rather than opioid painkillers alone reduces risks to patients, a new studyRead More…
Heartburn Meds Not Tied to Hip Fractures in Alzheimer's Patients
WEDNESDAY, March 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Long-term use of acid-blocking heartburn drugs, such as Nexium and Prilosec, does not increase the risk for hip fractures in people with Alzheimer’s disease, aRead More…
Weight-Loss Surgery Beats Meds for Obese, Diabetic Teens: Study
WEDNESDAY, March 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) Weight-loss surgery may help severely obese teens with type 2 diabetes far more than medication and lifestyle changes alone, new research suggests. A small analysis foundRead More…