Health Highlights: May 7, 2019
2019-05-07
Sharp Rise in Opioid Thefts by U.S. Health Care Workers: Report
Denver Voters to Decide on ‘Magic Mushroom’ Decriminalization
U.S. Measles Cases Reach 764
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Newer Diabetes Drugs Linked to ‘Flesh-Eating’ Genital Infection
2019-05-07
MONDAY, May 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Say you have type 2 diabetes and you are taking a newer class of medications to treat your disease — but one day you notice pain, redness and a foul odor in your genital area. If this happens, new research suggests you needContinue Reading
Health Tip: When to Seek Medical Attention For a Cut
2019-05-07
(HealthDay News) — Cuts are openings in the skin and can be deep, smooth or jagged. Minor cuts may be treated at home, says MedlinePlus. However, in some instances you should contact a medical professional. Call 911 if: Bleeding is severe or cannot be stopped. The person cannot feel theContinue Reading
Health Tip: Paint Exposure First Aid
2019-05-07
(HealthDay News) — From acrylic to oil-based, most paints for indoor use are safe to use. But paint users should be aware of first aid for paint exposure, says the National Capital Poison Center. Poison Control suggests: Wash paint from the skin with soap and water. If paint gets intoContinue Reading
A Tasty Twist on Pasta and Pesto
2019-05-06
MONDAY, May 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Pesto is a delicious and fast pasta sauce. Because it can be made in advance and served cold, it’s also a perfect do-ahead dish. The nuts used in traditional pesto are healthful, but whether almonds, walnuts or pine nuts, you may not alwaysContinue Reading
How to Protect Your Child From Choking
2019-05-06
MONDAY, May 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Eating solid foods is a milestone in your child’s life. With the right precautions to reduce the risk of choking, you can make this a safe transition. Teach children to sit up straight from the earliest age. Always supervise mealtime. A choking childContinue Reading
Many Kids With Chronic Illness Are Still Happy: Study
2019-05-06
MONDAY, May 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many children deal with chronic health issues — but it doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy life as much as other kids, a new study finds. Researchers found that among more than 1,200 5- to 9-year-olds, those with some of the most common childhoodContinue Reading
Health Highlights: May 6, 2019
2019-05-06
Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Surpasses 1,000
Nearly 12 Million Lbs. of Chicken Strip Products Recalled by Tyson
Possible Listeria Contamination in L’Explorateur Soft Ripened Cheese: FDA
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Does Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raise Dementia Risk?
2019-05-06
SUNDAY, May 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When men with prostate cancer have to take drugs that block the testosterone fueling their tumors, they can suffer a host of side effects that include impotence, bone loss, heart trouble and obesity. But new research uncovers yet another possible downside to theContinue Reading
Health Tip: Reduce Excess Gas
2019-05-06
(HealthDay News) — Gas is air in the digestive tract, says the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Swallowing less air is a key way help reduce symptoms. For other ways to reduce excess gas, the NIH suggests: Eat slowly. Avoid gum and hard candies. Quit smoking. Eat smaller, more frequentContinue Reading