(HealthDay News) — From a car accident to a sports mishap, any incident that snaps the head forward and backward can trigger whiplash. Hallmarks of whiplash include pain, decreased range of motion and stiff neck. Because the injury can’t always be seen in imaging tests, symptoms are the primary wayContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The overall death rate of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa may have been underestimated, with new research finding survivors could have a five times higher death rate after leaving the hospital than the general population. An outbreak of Ebola is currently ragingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When severe storms or hurricanes like Dorian sweep through communities with high winds and flooding, they can leave more than physical damage in their wake. New research suggests that dealing with the aftermath — which can include a damaged home and property —Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Marriage has been said to deflect depression, stave off stress, even help people live longer. Now a new study says it may also decrease your chance of developing dementia. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Trying to calm a cranky baby can be stressful for parents, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has an important caution about what not to do. Don’t place baby in a so-called “sleep positioner,” “nest” or “anti-roll” device, because of the suffocationContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Few ingredients span the range of international cuisines as much as garlic. Garlic has a rich and interesting history as both a flavoring and a medicinal food. The bulb of a plant in the allium family (along with onions and chives), garlic containsContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Gallstones are hard, pebble-like pieces that form in the gallbladder, says the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Many people who have gallstones do not have symptoms and typically don’t require treatment. The agency mentions these signs of gallstones that require medical attention: PainContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Amnesia is a temporary loss of memory. Those with amnesia can forget facts, information and experiences, says Mayo Clinic. Mayo mentions these potential causes of amnesia: Stroke. Brain inflammation. Heart attack. Carbon monoxide poisoning. Long-term alcohol abuse. Brain tumors. Seizures. Certain medication. Concussion. If you or someoneContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It can happen when you’re stuck in traffic, or hunched over for hours at your desk, or even sitting in the stands watching your child’s lacrosse game — that painful twinge in the back of your neck. These fast and easy stretches canContinue Reading