(HealthDay News) — Diarrhea in young babies should be taken seriously if it lasts for more than one day, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Prolonged diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Common symptoms of diarrhea in an infant are a faster heartbeat, dry mouth, no tears when crying, orContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Stress can be triggered by workplace tension, a new baby, an upcoming event or even day-to-day traffic or long lines. Chronic stress may put you at risk for a host of health issues, including digestive problems, anxiety, headache, depression, sleep problems, weight gain, memory problems, high bloodContinue Reading
SATURDAY, March 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The good news is that the fungus that causes athlete’s foot and other nasty skin and toenail infections is headed for extinction. The bad news is it could take millions of years. Scientists analyzed samples of Trichophyton rubrum fungus and concluded it mayContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In the battle of the bulge, it’s not just getting exercise that matters — what you do when you’re not formally working out counts, too. Research shows that even getting 30 minutes of focused exercise a day may not be enough to wardContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Quicker action to cut fossil fuel emissions and slow climate change could prevent as many as 153 million premature deaths worldwide this century, new research contends. That’s how many lives could be saved in 154 of the world’s largest cities through immediate actionContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Piling on pounds is bad for your health from head to toe. So say Korean researchers, who report that unhealthy weight gain ups a person’s odds for disfiguring toenail fungal infections. In fact, people who are statistically obese have more than double theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Simply climbing a single set of stairs, walking around the block or taking a three-minute jog can improve a middle-aged person’s health, even when such activity is spread across the day, new research suggests. After tracking the activity habits and health of moreContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Age spots are small brown patches that can develop on your hands and face as you grow older. They can be caused by sun damage or changes in hormone levels. While there are more sophisticated and expensive ways to diminish age spots, you can also dim themContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — While napping can’t replace a good night’s sleep, it can offer a quick recharge in the midst of a busy day. The National Sleep Foundation says a nap shouldn’t be longer than 30 minutes, to prevent a groggy feeling when you wake up. So where can youContinue Reading