(HealthDay News) — Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of your body, says the University of California, San Francisco. To prepare for an ultrasound, UCSF encourages patients to: Inform the provider if you have any allergies or need interpreting services.Continue Reading
SUNDAY, Jan. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Going to the gym is supposed to improve your health, but it can also be a hotbed of cold and flu bugs, an expert warns. “The biggest thing about the gym is there are a lot of areas where germs, viruses and fungusContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Jan. 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Like the mighty grizzly bear that hibernates in winter, many people spend more time sleeping during this cold, dark season, a new survey reveals. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), 34% of Americans say they sleep more in winter, comparedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — How teens see their family’s social status may play a part in their mental health and success at school, a new study suggests. Social status appears to be more important than what their parents do for a living, how much money they haveContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — New research involving the DNA of 200,000 U.S. veterans suggests that there really is such a thing as a “worry gene.” Researchers have identified six genetic variants linked to anxiety — a discovery that may help explain why anxiety and depression often goContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — People with sleep apnea are often told to lose weight to ease their symptoms. Now a new study suggests that shedding fat in a particular trouble spot may be key: the tongue. If you didn’t know the tongue harbors body fat, you’re probablyContinue Reading
California May Start Producing Its Own Medicines
Second U.S. Baby Born from Transplanted Uterus from a Deceased Donor
Twitter to Test New Features to Reduce Cyberbullying
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(HealthDay News) — Bullying can be physical, verbal or through virtual spaces including the internet and social media, says KidsHealth. Regardless of the medium, bullying can make young people afraid, stressed, depressed and anxious. KidsHealth advises what your child can do about bullying: Tell a trusted adult, such as aContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Wintry climates and cold viruses can lead to frequent nosebleeds, says the National Hemophilia Foundation. To prevent nosebleeds during winter, the foundation suggests: Use a humidifier to moisturize the air. Use a nasal saline spray or water-soluble gel for your nose. If you have a cold, wipeContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — If you’re coping with hair loss during cancer treatment, you may be considering a wig. To prepare for a wig during cancer treatment, Breastcancer.org suggests: Find pictures of your preferred color, length and style. Cut your hair short. Look online, at a wig shop or through aContinue Reading