Health Highlights: June 11, 2019
2019-06-11
Texas Raises Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
Opioid Drug Company Insys Bankrupt
Asbestos Found in Claire’s JoJo Siwa’s Makeup Kit Sparks Recall
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Health Tip: Insect Sting First Aid
2019-06-11
(HealthDay News) — For most insect stings, a person can be treated at home, says MedlinePlus. For non-severe reactions, first aid is as follows: Do not use tweezers. Scrape a straight-edged object across the stinger for removal. Wash the site with soap and water. Apply ice on the site forContinue Reading
Health Tip: Effects of Allergy Medication
2019-06-11
(HealthDay News) — Allergy medications often contain an antihistamine. Some antihistamines can make users feel drowsy, unfocused and slow to react, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. When taking allergy medication, the FDA suggests: Follow directions, and read all package warnings. Use caution when driving or operating machinery. AvoidContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure at Doctor’s Office May Be More Dangerous Than Suspected
2019-06-11
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you dread seeing the doctor and your blood pressure reading always seems to be high at the doctor’s office, a new review says you should take those elevated readings seriously. The problem is called white-coat hypertension (because of doctors’ traditional white coats)Continue Reading
Healthy Nuts: The Best of the Best
2019-06-10
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From positive effects on cholesterol levels to reducing the risk of heart disease and even some cancers, nuts are good for you. Ounce for ounce, they are nutrient powerhouses with beneficial fats and plant protein. Many studies recommend eating 1-1/2 ounces of nutsContinue Reading
Race Affects Life Expectancy in Major U.S. Cities
2019-06-10
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Fifty-six of America’s 500 biggest cities have major gaps in life expectancy between neighborhoods, a new study reveals. These gaps can mean people in one neighborhood live 20 to 30 years longer than those just a mile away — and the inequalities areContinue Reading
Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Study
2019-06-10
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin supplements don’t appear to prevent type 2 diabetes in those at highest risk for the disease, a new study finds. Some studies have suggested that low vitamin D levels might increase the odds of developing diabetes and that boosting levels could preventContinue Reading
Chickenpox Vaccine Shields Kids From Shingles, Too
2019-06-10
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Shingles isn’t usually considered a kids’ disease, but children can get this painful condition. Fortunately, the chickenpox vaccine can also protect them against it, a new study finds. “The virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles. It’s pretty uncommon in kids, but weContinue Reading
Whooping Cough Vaccine Effectiveness Fades With Time: Study
2019-06-10
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The waning effectiveness of a flawed whooping cough vaccine is the main culprit in recent outbreaks of the highly contagious bacterial infection, a new study reports. More than four out of five confirmed whooping cough (pertussis) cases strike children who are fully vaccinated,Continue Reading
Health Highlights: June 10, 2019
2019-06-10
Kroger Recalls Berries Tainted With Hepatitis A
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