Health Highlights: March 29, 2018
2018-03-29
U.K. Man Has World’s Worst Case of Super-Gonorrhea
Shulkin Dumped as VA Secretary, Trump Nominates His Doctor to Lead Agency
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Health Tip: Controlling Altitude-Related Ear Pain
2018-03-29
(HealthDay News) — Ear pain while flying is most often caused by changes in air pressure that cause the ear’s Eustachian tubes to compensate by opening wider or narrowing. The American Academy of Otolaryngology suggests how to deal with ear pain caused by changes in altitude: Consult with your doctorContinue Reading
Health Tip: Repairing Your Hernia
2018-03-29
(HealthDay News) — A ventral hernia commonly occurs in the abdominal wall where a prior surgical incision was made, leading to weakening of the abdominal wall. As the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons describes it, the interior lining of the abdomen then pushes through the weakened area ofContinue Reading
A Few Tips to Make for a More Active You
2018-03-28
WEDNESDAY, March 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most people today simply aren’t as active as people were decades ago. You can blame technology for some of that. The conveniences of modern living have taken away many chances to burn calories. Homes, office buildings and even some public spaces have beenContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Stigma a Barrier to Prevention, Care: Survey
2018-03-28
WEDNESDAY, March 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease may discourage Americans from learning about their risk and from joining clinical trials for potential new treatments, a small survey reveals. “We found that concerns about discrimination and overly harsh judgments about the severity of symptoms were most prevalent,”Continue Reading
Health Groups Sue FDA to Speed Review of E-Cigarettes
2018-03-28
WEDNESDAY, March 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision late last year to delay a review of electronic cigarettes and cigars is unlawful and a threat to public health, according to a lawsuit launched by seven medical and public health groups, as well as fiveContinue Reading
Could Coffee Perk Up Your Heart Health?
2018-03-28
WEDNESDAY, March 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Besides staying alert, coffee lovers who drink more than three cups of java a day may lower their risk for clogged arteries, a new Brazilian study suggests. Scientists surveyed more than 4,400 residents of Sao Paulo about their coffee-drinking habits, and correlated themContinue Reading
Health Highlights: March 28, 2018
2018-03-28
Rubber Duckies Swimming With Bacteria: Study
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Health Tip: Teach Your Kids Healthy Hair Habits
2018-03-28
(HealthDay News) — Kids should learn healthy ways to take care of their hair at an early age, the American Academy of Dermatology says. The group offers this advice: Wet hair and scalp with warm water before using shampoo. Use only a quarter-size drop of shampoo. Massage the shampoo gentlyContinue Reading
Health Tip: Fruit and Vegetable Safety
2018-03-28
(HealthDay News) — Raw fruit and vegetables provide vital nutrients and vitamins. But they may also harbor harmful germs, such as Salmonella andE. coli. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to select and store fruit and vegetables: Select producethat doesn’t look bruised or damaged. Keep precut fruitContinue Reading