Health Highlights: March 15, 2019
2019-03-15
Jury Awards $29.4 Million in Talcum Powder/Cancer Case
Butterball Ground Turkey Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella
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Health Tip: Eat Healthier at Work
2019-03-15
(HealthDay News) — Overeating on a regular basis can lead to weight gain. About 25 percent of adults eat 1,300 calories weekly from food they buy or get free at work, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says. The academy recommends limiting these workplace snacks: French fries. Pizza. Cookies andContinue Reading
Health Tip: Reducing Risk of Salmonella
2019-03-15
(HealthDay News) — From fruits and vegetables to chicken and pork, salmonella bacteria can make their way to a variety of foods. However, because contaminated foods often look and smell normal, detection can be difficult. To help prevent Salmonella infection, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests: WashContinue Reading
For an Energizing Workout, Take It Outside
2019-03-14
THURSDAY, March 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As the weather starts to warm up, you might be excited to restart a swimming routine, but swimming isn’t the only water sport that’s also fun exercise. Many activities that used to be vacation-only pastimes are more accessible than you might realize. IfContinue Reading
Spring Ahead With Spring Vegetables
2019-03-14
THURSDAY, March 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Celebrate spring with farm-fresh foods that usher in the season — asparagus, peas and watercress. They’re low in calories, have fresh flavor and are the perfect way to energize for warmer weather. Asparagus is the quintessential spring vegetable, high in iron, folate andContinue Reading
Spread of Democracy Is Good for World’s Health: Study
2019-03-14
THURSDAY, March 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A healthy democracy means better health for its citizens, a new study claims. Researchers analyzed political, economic and population health data from 170 countries over 46 years — 1970 to 2016. They concluded that as levels of democracy increased, governments spent more onContinue Reading
Blood Test to Diagnose Heart Attacks May Not Be Foolproof
2019-03-14
THURSDAY, March 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A blood test used to detect a heart attack may often provide some misleading results, British researchers report. In a new study of patients undergoing blood tests at a hospital in England, one in 20 people had high blood levels of troponin, aContinue Reading
Rate of U.S. Deaths Tied to Dementia Has More Than Doubled
2019-03-14
THURSDAY, March 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Dementia is now one of the leading killers in the United States, with the rate of deaths linked to the disease more than doubling over the past two decades. “Overall, age-adjusted death rates for dementia increased from 30.5 deaths per 100,000 in 2000Continue Reading
Health Highlights: March 14, 2019
2019-03-14
N.Y. Judge Bans 50 Unvaccinated Students From School
Amazon Removes Books Making False Claims About Autism Cures
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Health Tip: Treating Head Lice Safely
2019-03-14
(HealthDay News) — More than 6 million American children aged 3 to 11 get head lice each year. Because children often play closely, lice can travel from child to child. For children with head lice, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises parents: Apply treatment products only to the scalp.Continue Reading