THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Developers of a new patch hope to eliminate a big barrier in type 2 diabetes treatment — painful finger-sticks and injections. The new patch — which actually uses an array of tiny needles that researchers promise are pain-free — senses when blood sugarContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Routine visits to the dentist should start at an early age. The American Dental Association says your child’s first trip to the dentist should occur no later than the first birthday. The group offers these tips for a successful visit: Don’t schedule an appointment during naptime. Instead,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — With the flu season in full swing, a new poll shows that almost three-quarters of Americans over the age of 50 think all nursing home employees should get a flu vaccine every year. “We’ve finally gotten to the point in the last fewContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Two-thirds of the United States is grappling with bitterly cold temperatures as an Arctic front slides across the country, so one emergency doctor offers practical advice for those caught in the frigid weather. Dr. Robert Glatter, a physician from Lenox Hill Hospital inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Your New Year’s resolution diet should be based on a well-balanced eating plan that fits your lifestyle, rather than a weird fad replete with food restrictions. That’s according to U.S. News & World Report’s best diet rankings for 2018. The two diets thatContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Hospice focuses on treating the person rather than the disease, providing comfortable, compassionate and humane care for people in the last stages of a terminal illness. While the focus may differ based in the disease and dying person’s condition, the American Cancer Society says hospices often provide:Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — When parents divorce, it’s important to continue open, honest communication with the children. Parents should also maintain daily routines as much as possible, while offering extra affection and support. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests what to offer a child during a parental divorce: Keep communication clearContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As one year ends and another begins, people often assess their habits and lifestyle, and consider changes that could improve their health. But what, exactly, should you do? Here are six steps you can take to enhance your well-being, according to doctors fromContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Even though successful dieters work harder than non-dieters at maintaining their weight over the holidays, they often face more weight gain than thinner people. And gaining weight often goes on for another month … into the new year, according to the National WeightContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan.2, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Don’t expect that you can knock some sense into people who have a strong sense of entitlement, a new study advises. Penalties or punishments do nothing to improve the conduct of entitled persons — those who believe they deserve the best regardless of theirContinue Reading