THURSDAY, July 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A study of more than 3,500 French psoriasis patients found that the healthier their diet, the less severe their symptoms. Specifically, the closer an individual adhered to the nutritious “Mediterranean” diet, the less onerous their psoriasis became. This was true regardless of whetherContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Karolina Jasko was a high school senior when a nail salon worker pointed out the black vertical line on her right thumbnail. Because she typically painted her nails, the black line had gone unnoticed and unheeded, but then it started to show signsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you wind up in the emergency room with a minor injury, the likelihood you will be prescribed unnecessary opioids may depend on where the hospital is located, new research suggests. For example, such prescriptions were much less likely to be offered inContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — There have been many setbacks on the long road to finding a treatment that might slow or stop Alzheimer’s disease, but a new trial offers a glimmer of hope. Researchers report that an experimental drug called BAN2401 slowed mental decline by as much asContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Whole grains are an important part of a balanced diet and can help reduce your risk of developing some chronic diseases. Grains are a source of fiber, several B vitamins, and minerals such as iron, magnesium and selenium, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says. The agency mentionsContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Healthy adults should get 150 minutes of moderate exercise or more each week, the American Heart Association suggests. Regular exercise can help improve your quality of life, the AHA says, and also may: Help relieve tension, anxiety, depression and anger. Reduce your risk for developing chronic healthContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You know that wearing seat belts and putting kids in appropriate car seats can save lives, but are you doing all you can to make your car a safe environment for little ones? Hundreds of thousands of car seats are recalled for safetyContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Fiber — derived from plant-based foods — has a number of health benefits including aiding digestion, helping you feel fuller longer and helping to curb overeating, the American Academy of Family Physicians says. Depending on your age and gender, you should get between 21 grams and 38Continue Reading