FRIDAY, April 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Medicaid expansion under “Obamacare” may have quickly translated into fewer heart disease deaths among middle-aged Americans, a new study suggests. In 2014, many U.S. states began expanding their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — making more lower-income residents eligible forContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Giving millions of fans some “Satisfaction,” Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is recovering and in good health after undergoing a heart valve procedure in New York City on Thursday. Jagger is being monitored for any complications that could occur, such as excess bleeding,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, April 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Are you in a time crunch for even a short workout? Experts at the American College of Sports Medicine created a 7-minute plan that can fit into almost anyone’s schedule. The program uses high-intensity training in an exercise circuit, meaning that you quicklyContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — With childhood obesity rates soaring, prevention should start at a very early age. One approach gaining in popularity is baby-led weaning. This means that, when solid foods are introduced, ideally at 6 months, parents let the baby feed himself or herself rather thanContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As Americans face shortages of widely used blood pressure drugs due to contamination with potentially cancer-causing impurities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said patients can safely take the tainted drugs in the short term. As the agency explained, the riskContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer survivor Jessica Sidener is adamant that her illness brought real benefits to her life. “I am incredibly grateful for all of the hardships I’ve gone through in my young life, including my cancer journey,” said Sidener, 39, of Parker, Colo. “ItContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans rely on caffeine for a morning or afternoon energy boost. However, relying too much on caffeine can cause unpleasant side effects such as migraines, stomach aches and irritability, says Mayo Clinic. Signs you should curb caffeine use are: You drink more than four cupsContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Constipation typically is diagnosed when there are fewer than three bowel movements per week. Making changes to what you eat and drink can relieve constipation. And including fiber-rich food in your diet is a great starting point, says the National Institutes of Health. The NIH mentions theseContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Tired of dried-out chicken? Here’s how to pick and cook the perfect skinless breast. Chicken is a lean, versatile protein high in several essential B vitamins. Choose organic chicken breast if it’s in your budget. These chickens were raised on non-GMO feed. OrganicContinue Reading