Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2019
2019-09-18
New York First State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
Journalist Cokie Roberts Dies of Breast Cancer at 75
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A Surprising New Source of Omega-3s
2019-09-17
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There’s no shortage of reasons to get your omega-3s, which are abundant in fish and their oils. But high consumption of fish and their oils has created a shortage around the world. In addition, fish can be costly, and there are also concernsContinue Reading
Are You Just a Worrywart or Is It Something More?
2019-09-17
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Everyone goes through moments of worry, but for some people, anxiety takes over their lives. How can you tell if you’re an average worrywart or if you might have an anxiety disorder? Your degree of distress is often a good indicator. Normal anxietyContinue Reading
Could Profit Be a Factor in Kidney Transplant Decisions?
2019-09-17
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests money may sometimes guide whether someone gets a new kidney, researchers report that patients at U.S. for-profit dialysis centers are less likely to receive a transplant. “For-profit dialysis facilities have a higher profit margin when they have moreContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2019
2019-09-17
Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Claims 7th Victim
No New U.S. Measles Cases Last Week
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Health Tip: Understanding Color Blindness
2019-09-17
(HealthDay News) — Color blindness is a vision deficiency that affects the perception of color, says the National Eye Institute. People with color blindness aren’t aware of differences among colors that may be obvious to those with normal vision. Sometimes, people who have color blindness aren’t aware of their conditionContinue Reading
Health Tip: Your Changing Voice
2019-09-17
(HealthDay News) — Puberty can be a confusing and frustrating time for boys as their voices change. The larynx, also known as the voice box, grows during puberty because of bursts in testosterone. The growth and strengthening of the vocal cords help make the voice deeper. As your body adjustsContinue Reading
Purdue Files for Bankruptcy Over Opioid Crisis Suits, With Many States Objecting
2019-09-16
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, touching off what could be a fierce battle by dozens of states hoping to recoup billions spent fighting the opioid crisis. As reported by The New York Times, there are over 2,600 pendingContinue Reading
Even Dolphins Are Threatened by Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbugs’
2019-09-16
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have found one more way Flipper is a lot like people: The sharp rise in antibiotic resistance affecting humans is also happening to dolphins. The discovery stems from a 13-year study of bottlenose dolphins in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. “We’ve been ableContinue Reading
Kids Often Prescribed Drugs ‘Off-Label,’ Raising Concerns
2019-09-16
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When a child gets sick, doctors are increasingly relying on what’s known as “off-label” use of medications, a new study says. Off-label use of a drug means that it hasn’t been specifically studied and approved for the condition, age group or weight ofContinue Reading