TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Even though the Affordable Care Act expanded access to health insurance, the number of Americans who can’t afford to see a doctor keeps increasing, a new study shows. The researchers found that compared with two decades ago, more Americans today say they haveContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Combining an imaging technology with a new drug that “lights up” lung cancer cells may help surgeons spot hidden bits of cancer, a new study suggests. The small, preliminary study found that the new combo — dubbed intraoperative molecular imaging (IMI) — helpedContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Ankle sprains can occur when the ankle is rolled, twisted or turned the wrong way, says Mayo Clinic. Pain, tenderness and swelling are typical symptoms of a sprained ankle. To help prevent ankle sprains, Mayo Clinic suggests: Warm up before exercising or playing sports. Be careful whenContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) – An infection on the tip of your finger can form an abscess, says Harvard Medical School. A painful bump on the fingertip abscess is known as a felon, and is usually caused by a bacterial infection. A felon can cause pain, swelling and redness. After getting theContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Swearing is a common behavior for adolescents, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Children and teens often use profanity to impress friends and shock parents. To help manage swearing your child’s swearing, the academy suggests: Establish a rule that there is no swearing allowed in the house.Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Turmeric has been used across the globe for many health conditions, such as pain, fatigue, breathing issues and rheumatism, says the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. It mentions this information about turmeric: Long-term turmeric use may cause gastrointestinal problems. There isn’t enough evidence that turmericContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Jan. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Though good vision is critical, a new survey finds that most folks fall short when it comes to knowledge about eye diseases. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) commissioned the online survey of more than 3,500 U.S. adults aged 18 and older. WhileContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Jan. 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — While working out might boost your health and mood, it also might cause your skin to break out. But don’t kick your New Year’s resolutions to the curb just yet, because dermatologists say that exercise-induced acne can be prevented. Experts from the AmericanContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — This flu season is hitting children particularly hard, but new research shows that a flu shot is still well worth it for these youngest patients. Getting vaccinated halved the risk of hospitalization for flu-related complications among young kids, scientists found. The researchers analyzedContinue Reading