TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — With the Republican-led Congress preparing to hand President Donald Trump his first major legislative victory — a massive overhaul of the U.S. tax code — it will mean the end of the Affordable Care Act’s controversial individual mandate. The joint Senate-House measure callsContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Eating less salt could help you avoid heart disease or stroke. The U.S. Office on Women’s Health suggests how to cut the amount of salt in your diet: Eat fewer processed foods. Check the sodium content on the product’s nutrition facts label. Avoid foods with lots ofContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — As you age, it’s important to keep up your strength. To build your muscles, you’ll need to lift or push weight, the National Institute on Aging says. Here’s the agency’s advice for starting a strength-training program: Talk with your doctor if you are unsure about starting aContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — They may be touted as relatively harmless, but rubber and plastic bullets can cause serious injury and death, and should not be used when riots occur, researchers say. These types of bullets — widely used by police, military and security forces to disperseContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Medical science has failed to prove that any treatment, therapy or brain exercise can help prevent dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease, an extensive new review has concluded. No medications, over-the-counter remedies or brain training programs have been proven in solid clinical trials toContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Happiness is not determined by the size of one’s paycheck, but a new survey suggests that wealth — or lack of it — does influence how people measure their happiness. “Different positive emotions — like awe, love, pride, compassion — are core partsContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A Washington state law aimed at discouraging nonmedical childhood vaccine exemptions seems to have worked, a new study finds. The legislation, enacted in 2011, required parents to talk to a doctor before they could get their child exempted from vaccinations for nonmedical reasons.Continue Reading
Cellphone Radiation Safety Guidelines Released by California Health Officials
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(HealthDay News) — No matter how tempting it is to sneak a taste of raw cookie dough, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you shouldn’t. Raw dough can harbor dangerous bacteria. The CDC suggests: Never eat raw dough or batter. Don’t let children play with or eatContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Dec. 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) — While you revel in the decorations and good food of the holiday season, there are dangers lurking in the tinsel and treats that can pose threats to your beloved pet. One veterinarian offers suggestions to maintain your pet safety. “Keep your pet fromContinue Reading