THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Could a person’s risk for lung cancer someday be determined with a quick swab of the nose? If the preliminary findings of a new study are any indication, it’s a distinct possibility. The experimental nasal swab relies on the fact that most lungContinue Reading
Disneyland Visitors May Have Been Exposed to Measles
Non-Drinker’s Body Produced Its Own Alcohol: Study
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(HealthDay News) — Repetitive strain injury (RSI) stems from prolonged repetitive, forceful or awkward movement of the same muscles, says the University of Michigan. The effects of RSI may include pain, weakness, numbness or poor motor control. To help prevent RSI, the school suggests: Practice good posture. Ensure the chairContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Proper posture can prevent pain and injury, says Mayo Clinic. To check if you have proper posture, Mayo suggests the “wall test.” Here’s what it involves: Stand so the back of your head, shoulder blades and buttocks touch the wall. Your heels should be 2 to 4Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You probably already realize that adding zucchini or carrots to a cake won’t magically make it low calorie or healthy. But you might not realize that there are many foods that sound healthy but really aren’t. It might seem as though bran muffinsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve been told that your blood glucose is higher than normal and that you have prediabetes, your doctor is likely to first suggest lifestyle steps to stop it from progressing to diabetes. The steps that can have the most benefit are losingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Some widely used drugs alter the population of microbes in the gut, and a number raise the risk of antibiotic resistance, a new Dutch study shows. The gut microbiome includes at least 1,000 species of bacteria and is influenced by a number ofContinue Reading
Smokeless Tobacco Snus can be Marketed as Less Risky Than Cigarettes: FDA
New Alzheimer’s Drug to be Submitted for FDA Approval
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(HealthDay News) — Pain relievers like ibuprofen, naproxen and celecoxib are popular anti-inflammatory drugs for back pain, headache and other aches and pains. Though these drugs have a good safety history, the risk of serious side effects rises when the medications are taken for long periods or in high doses,Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — The shoulder normally has a wide range of motion. But swelling, damage or bone changes can cause pain, restrict the shoulder’s use and significantly impact daily activities, says MedlinePlus. To care for shoulder pain, MedlinePlus suggests: Put ice on the shoulder for 15 minutes on and off.Continue Reading