TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Few Americans survive cardiac arrest when it happens outside a hospital, but if more people knew how to recognize it and do CPR the odds might be better, a new study finds. Only about 8% of those who suffer a cardiac arrest —Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Microbes that live in a child’s upper airway could be linked to severe asthma attacks, new research suggests. For parents, it’s an all-too familiar scene: A child’s seemingly harmless cough quickly escalates to wheezing, gasping and an urgent need for emergency treatment. AsthmaContinue Reading
FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Popular Blood Thinner
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(HealthDay News) — Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which your body attacks its own organs and tissues. Inflammation from lupus can affect your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs, says Mayo Clinic. Mayo mentions these common signs of lupus: Fatigue and fever. Joint pain, stiffness andContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Elegant holiday dishes are surprisingly easy to pull off when you stick to only a few ingredients. Try this delicious pork loin roast flavored with fragrant dried herbs and the perfect accompaniment — apples and sweet potatoes. Roasted Pork Loin 2-pound pork loinContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As an early flu season spreads its misery across the United States, new research shows that few child care centers require children or their adult caregivers to get a flu shot. Flu can be especially dangerous for children, who have a greater riskContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If your child is obese, new research suggests that those extra pounds can alter the results of routine blood tests. “We performed the first comprehensive analysis of the effect of obesity on routine blood tests in a large community population of children andContinue Reading
Enrollment in Obamacare Holds Steady Despite Court Challenge
Congress Approves Raising Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
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(HealthDay News) — Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. But if you get your car ready for cold weather, you can have a safer winter, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC suggests: Service the radiator and maintain antifreeze. Check the tread on allContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Facial wrinkles can be caused by aging, smoking and sun damage, says Cleveland Clinic. Though there are treatment options for wrinkles, it’s best to prevent them before they develop. Cleveland Clinic mentions these ways to prevent wrinkles: Apply sunscreen every day as part of your morning routine.Continue Reading