TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Swedish researchers think they have honed in on why people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to die prematurely. Accidental injuries, suicide and substance abuse all play a part, and psychiatric problems fuel these factors, a new study from the Karolinska InstituteContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, a new review points to effective treatments that can reduce suicide risk. Some involve therapy — cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) — while others involve medication, such as ketamineContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — A healthy school year is important for your child’s success, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Whether your child is heading off to high school or kindergarten, it is crucial for the child to stay safe. The CDC encourages children to: Wash their hands. EatContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — From a fall to an auto accident, many activities can lead to a dislocation, says Mayo Clinic. Dislocations happen when the ends of your bones are removed from their normal positions. If you believe you have a dislocated joint, seek medical care immediately. Until getting help, splintContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Using “synthetic pot” is rolling the dice with your health, experts warn, pointing to a healthy 26-year-old woman who ended up in the ER after smoking a batch laced with rat poison. Synthetic pot is created in a lab. It’s supposed to safelyContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An Oklahoma judge on Monday ruled against one of America’s biggest companies, Johnson & Johnson — ordering it to pay $572 million as part of the first trial of an opioid maker sued by a state for the human and financial costs ofContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Do you love restaurant-style scallops but feel nervous about making them at home? Here’s the 101 to cooking the perfect scallop every time. The trick to creating tasty scallop dishes is to choose “dry” scallops — these aren’t treated with phosphates, which canContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Developing core strength is essential for fitness and overall health, but it doesn’t have to be a drudge. If you’re ready to go beyond crunches — or never liked them to begin with! — consider these moves that target the muscles in yourContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Your lunch leftovers are doing no favors for urban birds’ hearts, new research shows. Fatty food scraps may be boosting the cholesterol levels of crows in U.S. cities, but whether it’s a threat to their health isn’t clear. A team from Hamilton CollegeContinue Reading