Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2020
2020-01-21
Medicare for All Needed to Fix ‘Ill’ U.S. Health Care System: Doctors’ Group
Human-to-Human Transmission of Chinese Coronavirus Confirmed as Case Numbers Surge
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Health Tip: Dealing With Flea Infestation
2020-01-21
(HealthDay News) — Fleas feed on the blood of people and your furry friends, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Flea infestation can be difficult to quash, so prevention is key, the agency says. To prevent, reduce or eliminate flea infestation, the EPA suggests: Check carpets, cushioned furniture and cracksContinue Reading
Health Tip: Nuts and Heart Health
2020-01-21
(HealthDay News) — Regular nut consumption can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 14 percent, says the American College of Cardiology. Nuts contain heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals. The group reminds people that a complete heart-healthy diet should include fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, low-fat dairy,Continue Reading
Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2020
2020-01-20
Big Uptick in Cases of New Coronavirus in China
Four Los Angeles Teachers Sue Delta Airlines Over Fuel Dump
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Canadian Study Probes Links Between Food Access and Early Death
2020-01-20
MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — “Food insecurity” — not having enough money to afford sufficient food — increases the risk of premature death, new research suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 510,000 adults in Canada between 2005 and 2017. Over the study period, nearlyContinue Reading
What Parents Overlook When Their Teen Is a Heavy Gamer
2020-01-20
MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most American parents believe their teens spend too much time playing video games, but many underestimate the actual amount, a new survey shows. The poll of nearly 1,000 parents with at least one child aged 13 to 18 found that 86% said theirContinue Reading
Health Tip: Hand Exercises to Improve Strength
2020-01-20
(HealthDay News) — From texting to cooking, we use our hands often. There are many exercises that can strengthen your hands and fingers, increase your range of motion and provide relief, says Keck Medicine. It mentions five exercises to improve flexibility, dexterity and strength: Squeeze a soft ball in yourContinue Reading
Health Tip: Sleeping While There’s Anxiety
2020-01-20
(HealthDay News) — Anxiety can cause or worsen sleeping problems, says the National Sleep Foundation. If disrupted sleep due to anxiety happens, the foundation says you may want to try a few simple strategies: Practice meditation. Focus on your breathing. Add exercise to your day. Regular exercisers tend to haveContinue Reading
Fewer Childhood Cancer Survivors Getting Hit by Heart Troubles
2020-01-17
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Since the 1970s, serious heart disease among childhood cancer survivors had declined remarkably, a new study finds. The decline suggests that efforts to make cancer treatments, including radiation, less toxic are paying off, researchers say. For the study, researchers led by Dr. DanielContinue Reading
College Students Picking Pot Over Drinking in States Where It’s Legal
2020-01-17
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Are college students choosing marijuana instead of booze when both are legal? New research suggests they are: In states where pot is legal, college kids use it more, but binge-drink less. In states with legal marijuana, college students were 18% more likely toContinue Reading