Health Highlights: Dec. 23, 2019
2019-12-23
Enrollment in Obamacare Holds Steady Despite Court Challenge
Congress Approves Raising Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
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Health Tip: Preparing Your Car for Winter
2019-12-23
(HealthDay News) — Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. But if you get your car ready for cold weather, you can have a safer winter, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC suggests: Service the radiator and maintain antifreeze. Check the tread on allContinue Reading
Health Tip: 7 Ways to Prevent Wrinkles
2019-12-23
(HealthDay News) — Facial wrinkles can be caused by aging, smoking and sun damage, says Cleveland Clinic. Though there are treatment options for wrinkles, it’s best to prevent them before they develop. Cleveland Clinic mentions these ways to prevent wrinkles: Apply sunscreen every day as part of your morning routine.Continue Reading
When Does Your Child’s Flu Merit an ER Visit?
2019-12-22
SUNDAY, Dec. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s hard not to worry when your child suffers from the flu, but pediatricians say too many parents are taking their sick kids to the emergency room when a doctor’s visit would suffice. “We are seeing a jump in the number of patientsContinue Reading
Delicious Holiday Desserts With Fewer Calories
2019-12-21
SATURDAY, Dec. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You can enjoy guilt-free holiday desserts by making some simple ingredient changes, a nutrition expert says. “I succeeded in making a healthier cheesecake that was a rich and creamy dessert that pleased even the most discerning taste buds,” said registered dietitian Libby Mills,Continue Reading
Special ‘Invisible’ Dye Could Serve as Skin’s Vaccination Record
2019-12-20
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A special dye that’s injected at the time of vaccination could become an alternative to paper or electronic vaccination records, researchers report. “In areas where paper vaccination cards are often lost or do not exist at all, and electronic databases are unheard of,Continue Reading
Growing Obesity Rates May Contribute to Climate Change
2019-12-20
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Rising obesity rates worldwide may be contributing to the climate crisis, researchers report. “Our analysis suggests that, in addition to beneficial effects on morbidity, mortality and health care costs, managing obesity can favorably affect the environment as well,” said study corresponding author FaidonContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2019
2019-12-20
Congress Approves Raising Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
U.S. Listeria Outbreak Linked to Hard-Boiled Eggs: CDC
Appeals Court Says Obamacare Insurance Mandate is Unconstitutional
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Drug Could Offer New Option Against Lupus
2019-12-20
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from the autoimmune disease lupus might soon have a new drug to turn to, a clinical trial suggests. Anifrolumab is a lab-created antibody that blocks type 1 interferon, a biochemical that activates an immune response in humans, explained lead researcher EricContinue Reading
Health Tip: Taking Your Child on a Plane
2019-12-20
(HealthDay News) — Flying with a small child can be dangerous without the proper equipment, especially if the ride gets bumpy. Holding your little one in your arms during turbulence is not safe. If you’re taking a child under 40 pounds on a plane, USAGov urges you to keep yourContinue Reading