Health Highlights: Oct. 2, 2018
2018-10-02
Bone Drug Could Be Helping More Women: Study
In Rare Case, Breakthrough Leukemia Treatment Is Tied to Patient’s Death
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Health Tip: If Your Head Posture is Unusual
2018-10-02
(HealthDay News) — If your head isn’t typically kept upright and is leaning forward, backward, to the left or right, there could be various causes involving vision, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus says. Here’s the association’s partial list of examples: Eye misalignment: A person may compensate forContinue Reading
Health Tip: Recovering from Cesarean Section
2018-10-02
(HealthDay News) — A Cesarean section is major surgery, and it’s normal to be tired and have pain and discomfort after the procedure, the Mayo Clinic says. Mayo offers this advice about recovery after a C-section: Rest as often as you can. Avoid lifting anything heavier than your newborn. TakeContinue Reading
Common Diabetes Meds May Raise Odds for Amputation
2018-10-02
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People with type 2 diabetes who are taking common drugs called diuretics may be at a significantly increased risk of losing a foot or leg, according to a new French study. Researchers found that taking a diuretic raised the odds of having anContinue Reading
3 Ways to Tame Food Temptations
2018-10-01
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight often comes down to changing the patterns and habits that led to overeating. And that usually takes self-control, or the ability to resist temptation. Think of self-control as the inner voice that keeps you from indulging in high-calorie food and promptsContinue Reading
Colds Especially Bad? Your Nose Might Be to Blame
2018-10-01
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For people suffering from a cold, the severity of their symptoms may be linked to the mix of bacteria that inhabit their nose. New research suggests the amount and type of organisms residing in the nose might explain why some people’s symptoms areContinue Reading
‘Yo-Yo’ Cardio Readings May Signal Heart Risks
2018-10-01
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels fluctuate, you may have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death than people with more steady readings, new research suggests. According to the study, during nearly six years of follow-up,Continue Reading
Health Highlights: Oct. 1, 2018
2018-10-01
First Human Case of Rat Strain of Hepatitis E
‘Very High Risk’ That Ebola Will Spread From Congo: WHO
U.S. and Japanese Researchers Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
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Health Tip: Dogs May Harbor Disease
2018-10-01
(HealthDay News) — Even man’s best friend isn’t immune to diseases that can make their way to people, the American Veterinary Medical Association says. The association mentions some examples: Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a microscopic parasite that lives in the intestines. The parasite may be spread when a person orContinue Reading
Health Tip: Wearing Colored Contacts
2018-10-01
(HealthDay News) — Colored contacts — also known as costume, decorative or fashion contact lenses — can change the way your eyes look. Although colored contacts may not change your vision, it is important to get a doctor’s prescription to help ensure a proper fit, the U.S. Food and DrugContinue Reading