TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — One of the more popular fitness trends are education programs designed for consumers. Fitness buffs and weekend warriors alike can explore new ideas and techniques, and learn from professionals in various fields. These programs take many forms. More and more communities now stageContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — With flu season imminent, U.S. health officials urge everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot. Already, one unvaccinated child in Florida has died from flu, the officials warned. Not many cases have been reported so far, so it’s too soonContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There’s a good chance a dose of tiny plastic particles has taken up residence in your gut, a new, small study argues. Microplastics, as they are called, were found in stool samples from a handful of volunteers located across Europe and Asia, researchersContinue Reading
White House to Unveil New Health Insurance Option for Small Businesses
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(HealthDay News) — Exercise is good for your body and your mind, experts say. Scientists have found that areas of the brain that control memory and planning and organizing skills tend to get stronger with exercise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. The agency says dancing isContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — About 10 percent of Americans get the flu each year, mostly as the weather turns colder. While for most people the flu is a major inconvenience but a minor health threat, for older adults and others with weaker immune systems, the flu can be life-threatening. The U.S.Continue Reading
Immunotherapy-Chemo Combo Extends Lives of Women With Aggressive Breast Cancer
Ready-to-Eat Salads Recalled
Hackers Steal HealthCare.gov Data of 75,000 People
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MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In some bad news for chocolate Labrador Retriever lovers everywhere, new research shows that they have shorter life spans than their black and yellow cousins. Not only that, but they also have higher rates of skin disease and ear infections. For the study,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Gum disease may interfere with high blood pressure control, a new study suggests. Researchers reviewed medical and dental records of more than 3,600 people diagnosed with high blood pressure. Compared to people with good oral health, those with gum disease were less likelyContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — After a heart attack, your risk for a stroke is elevated longer than previously believed, preliminary results of a new study suggest. “A heart attack is a risk factor for stroke for at least three months,” said researcher Dr. Alexander Merkler, an assistantContinue Reading