Health Highlights: Aug. 12, 2019
2019-08-12
EPA Won’t Approve Warning Labels for Glyphosate
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Health Tip: Treating the Chills at Home
2019-08-12
(HealthDay News) — The chills refers to an episode of shivering, along with paleness and feeling cold. Most commonly, the chills are associated with fever, says Mount Sinai Hospital. They are the body’s way of producing heat when it feels cold. To treat the chills at home, Mount Sinai recommends:Continue Reading
Health Tip: Dealing With a Chronic Cough
2019-08-12
(HealthDay News) — A chronic cough is defined as one that lasts more than eight weeks, says Cleveland Clinic. The clinic mentions a few treatment options: For pneumonia or bronchitis, antibiotics such as Azithrocin and Ceftin may be prescribed. For post-nasal drip, an over-the-counter decongestant can relieve symptoms. For severeContinue Reading
How to Help Your Heart Weather Extreme Heat
2019-08-11
SUNDAY, Aug. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As extreme heat events become more common, you need to know how to protect your heart. Hot temperatures and high humidity can lead to dehydration, which causes the heart to work harder and puts it at risk, according to the American Heart AssociationContinue Reading
Why You Should Make Family Meals Part of Your Busy Day
2019-08-10
SATURDAY, Aug. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Family meals are a recipe for healthy eating in kids, nutritionists say. “Research shows that families who regularly dine together are more likely to eat more fruits, vegetables and fiber and are less likely to eat fried foods,” said Kristen Gradney, a dietitianContinue Reading
Are You Still Putting Off Colon Cancer Screening?
2019-08-09
FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but it can save your life. So you might be wondering whether a home test is a good alternative. These tests involve mailing a stool sample to a lab. Older types of tests check for blood,Continue Reading
Tips for Preventing Diverticulitis
2019-08-09
FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Although colonoscopy screens for cancer, it can also uncover a common condition called diverticulosis. This is when one or more pockets develop in the colon wall, often in the large bowel. These pockets occur over time, possibly from not getting enough fiber inContinue Reading
Raising Legal Smoking Age to 21 Works
2019-08-09
FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Parts of the United States that raised the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 have seen significant reductions in cigarette smoking among young adults. Compared to other regions, those with tobacco-21 laws had a 39% decline in regular smoking amongContinue Reading
Pure CBD Won’t Make You Fail a Drug Test, But…
2019-08-09
FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As the CBD craze sweeps the nation, some users may wonder whether the cannabis extract can make them fail a drug test. A preliminary study suggests the answer is “no” — at least if the CBD is pure. Researchers found that CBD, orContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Aug. 9, 2019
2019-08-09
Climate Change Will Harm Food Production, Nutrition: ReportContinue Reading