(HealthDay News) — Whooping cough is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the Nemours Foundation says. The highly contagious infection, typically affecting children. can trigger coughing spells that can last more than a minute. The child’s face may turn red or purple, and theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s not just a sign of the holiday season. Food servings have been getting supersized everywhere, from restaurants to grocery shelves. So it can be hard to know what a recommended portion size actually looks like anymore. Whether it’s a scoop of iceContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s well known that having friends plays a big part in our emotional and physical well-being. And while friendships make life more rewarding at every age, we’re now learning that as we get older, quality becomes more important than quantity. But friendships areContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — While others are decking the halls, many people find the holidays trigger anxiety and depression. Stress can arise from financial strain, dealing with difficult relatives or trying to create the perfect holiday, said Michelle Martel, an associate professor of psychology at the UniversityContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Since there are so many blood vessels in the nose and they are so close to the surface, they are relatively easy to injure and trigger a nosebleed, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Nosebleeds are most often caused by dryness in the air and nose picking.Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Most sore throats among infants, toddlers and preschoolers are caused by viral infections, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. No antibiotic should be given to treat this type of sore throat, since antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, not those that are triggered by viruses. One type ofContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The exhaustion of a new baby can have negative fitness consequences as you lose the motivation to exercise and feel there’s no time to get to the gym. But not exercising actually worsens fatigue, makes it harder to lose your baby weight, andContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Husband or wife, mom or dad, the demands on your time can be overwhelming. But even if there’s no end to your to-do list, securing some time for yourself is a must. While scheduling a mani-pedi or catching a ball game with friendsContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The joy of giving really does last longer than the joy of receiving, researchers report. Experiments with hundreds of participants found their happiness did not decrease, or decreased much slower, if they repeatedly gave small amounts of money to others instead of repeatedlyContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Pelvic floor muscle exercises, also called Kegel exercises, are a great way to improve and maintain bladder control, the National Association for Continence says. The exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor and may improve bladder leakage. The association offers these Kegel suggestions: Identify the muscles by tryingContinue Reading