Health Highlights: Oct. 23, 2019
2019-10-23
Smokeless Tobacco Snus can be Marketed as Less Risky Than Cigarettes: FDA
New Alzheimer’s Drug to be Submitted for FDA Approval
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Health Tip: Taking Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
2019-10-23
(HealthDay News) — Pain relievers like ibuprofen, naproxen and celecoxib are popular anti-inflammatory drugs for back pain, headache and other aches and pains. Though these drugs have a good safety history, the risk of serious side effects rises when the medications are taken for long periods or in high doses,Continue Reading
Health Tip: Caring for Shoulder Pain
2019-10-23
(HealthDay News) — The shoulder normally has a wide range of motion. But swelling, damage or bone changes can cause pain, restrict the shoulder’s use and significantly impact daily activities, says MedlinePlus. To care for shoulder pain, MedlinePlus suggests: Put ice on the shoulder for 15 minutes on and off.Continue Reading
Making a Lighter Chicken Parmesan
2019-10-22
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Love your chicken parm but not the crazy calorie overload you get at a restaurant? Try this lighter version that’s easy to make at home. Most of the unwanted calories in chicken parmesan come from heavy breading plus the typical big side ofContinue Reading
1 in 4 Parents Say No to Play Date Invites
2019-10-22
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. parents are selective about their children’s play dates, with nearly one-quarter refusing invitations because they’re not comfortable leaving their child in the other parent’s care, a new survey finds. Their main concerns about play dates include children being unwatched, hearing inappropriateContinue Reading
Depression Rates Not Budging for Lesbian and Gay Teens
2019-10-22
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — While fewer straight teens suffer depression than did two decades ago, the same cannot be said for lesbian, gay and bisexual teens. For those teens, depression risk remains much higher than among their straight peers, new research shows, and it is not followingContinue Reading
Health Tip: Understanding Omega-3 Fatty Acids
2019-10-22
(HealthDay News) — Omega-3 fatty acids are essential elements that the body doesn’t make on its own, says the Cleveland Clinic. Fish, plants and supplements are among the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. For people who don’t have a history of heart disease, two servings of fish per weekContinue Reading
Health Tip: Effects of Hunger on the Body
2019-10-22
(HealthDay News) — Some 37 million Americans are facing hunger today, says Feeding America. Though hunger is not always apparent, the effects on the mind and body can be devastating. Worrying about where your next meal will come from or the inability to feed your loved ones can adversely affectContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Oct. 22, 2019
2019-10-22
$260 Million Deal Averts First Federal Trial Over Opioids
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Health Tip: Avoiding Air Pollution
2019-10-21
(HealthDay News) — Air pollution often is a mixture of gases from man-made sources, such as smoke, vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions, says the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Air pollution can increase the risk of serious illness, from respiratory infections to lung cancer. To help protect yourself from air pollution,Continue Reading