Health Highlights: Nov. 14, 2019
2019-11-14
WHO to Test, Approve Generic Insulin
First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission
Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarette Products Raised to 21 in NY State
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Health Tip: Measuring Weight Accurately at Home
2019-11-14
(HealthDay News) — Measuring weight is key to calculating your body mass index (BMI), says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To measure weight accurately at home, the CDC recommends: Use a digital scale. Avoid scales that are spring-loaded. Place the scale on a firm floor, rather than onContinue Reading
Health Tip: Do’s and Don’ts for Calling 911
2019-11-14
(HealthDay News) — Some 240 million calls are made to 911 in the United States each year, says the National Emergency Number Association. If you or a loved one needs law enforcement, firefighters or emergency medical help, call that number right away. NENA shares these do’s and don’ts for callingContinue Reading
Lung Cancer Report Delivers Good, Bad News
2019-11-13
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More Americans are surviving lung cancer in recent years, but very few people at high risk are getting the recommended screening. Those are the highlights from the latest “State of Lung Cancer” report from the American Lung Association (ALA), published Nov. 13. ThereContinue Reading
Cancer Risk May Rise After Heart Attack
2019-11-13
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Here’s some worrisome news for folks who manage to survive a heart attack: New research suggests they might be far more vulnerable to developing cancer down the road. People who suffered a heart health scare — a heart attack, heart failure or aContinue Reading
Why Are Cardiac Arrests More Deadly on Weekends?
2019-11-13
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Your odds of surviving a cardiac arrest long enough to be admitted to the hospital are lower on the weekend than on a weekday, researchers say. For the study, the investigators analyzed data from nearly 3,000 patients worldwide who suffered an out-of-hospital cardiacContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2019
2019-11-13
Baby Study Could Pinpoint Why People Hiccup
Trump Wants Vaping Meeting, But Attendees Unclear
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Health Tip: A Well-Stocked First-Aid Kit
2019-11-13
(HealthDay News) — A first-aid kit can help you after an injury or in an emergency. So keeping a first-aid kit in both your car and home is good practice, says Mayo Clinic. Mayo mentions these must-have items for a first-aid kit: A comprehensive first-aid manual. Adhesive tape, gauze, elasticContinue Reading
Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Workout Supplements
2019-11-13
(HealthDay News) — Pre-workout supplements are the buzz around many gyms and athletic facilities. But before you chug these products and start exercising, it’s important that you know more about the supplements. Cleveland Clinic offers this advice about these products: The supplements typically come in powder or pill form. TheContinue Reading
Health Tip: Treating Post-Nasal Drip
2019-11-12
(HealthDay News) — That persistent tickle in the back of your throat may be diagnosed as post-nasal drip, says Harvard Medical School. It mentions these common treatment options for the condition: Use a humidifier, or take a hot shower. Keep well-hydrated to help keep mucus thin. Sleep on propped-up pillows.Continue Reading