SUNDAY, Dec. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s hard not to worry when your child suffers from the flu, but pediatricians say too many parents are taking their sick kids to the emergency room when a doctor’s visit would suffice. “We are seeing a jump in the number of patientsContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Dec. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You can enjoy guilt-free holiday desserts by making some simple ingredient changes, a nutrition expert says. “I succeeded in making a healthier cheesecake that was a rich and creamy dessert that pleased even the most discerning taste buds,” said registered dietitian Libby Mills,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A special dye that’s injected at the time of vaccination could become an alternative to paper or electronic vaccination records, researchers report. “In areas where paper vaccination cards are often lost or do not exist at all, and electronic databases are unheard of,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Rising obesity rates worldwide may be contributing to the climate crisis, researchers report. “Our analysis suggests that, in addition to beneficial effects on morbidity, mortality and health care costs, managing obesity can favorably affect the environment as well,” said study corresponding author FaidonContinue Reading
Congress Approves Raising Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
U.S. Listeria Outbreak Linked to Hard-Boiled Eggs: CDC
Appeals Court Says Obamacare Insurance Mandate is Unconstitutional
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THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from the autoimmune disease lupus might soon have a new drug to turn to, a clinical trial suggests. Anifrolumab is a lab-created antibody that blocks type 1 interferon, a biochemical that activates an immune response in humans, explained lead researcher EricContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Flying with a small child can be dangerous without the proper equipment, especially if the ride gets bumpy. Holding your little one in your arms during turbulence is not safe. If you’re taking a child under 40 pounds on a plane, USAGov urges you to keep yourContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — For folks with weak vision, eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine and surgery may improve sight, says the National Eye Institute. Difficulty reading, matching colors and recognizing faces are common signs of weak vision. If you have vision loss, the institute stresses the need for a support team. HavingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Australian researchers are sounding the alarm over cases of a highly infectious intestinal illness that appear to be resistant to all forms of standard oral antibiotic treatment. The disease is called shigellosis, a form of dysentery. So far, most cases have involved gayContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Long hours spent working will do no favors for your blood pressure, a new Canadian study suggests. The five-year study tracked the working hours and blood pressure readings of 3,500 white-collar workers at three public institutions in the province of Quebec. Compared toContinue Reading