Health Highlights: July 20, 2019
2019-07-29
Experts Warn of Mosquito-Borne Brain Infection in Florida
NC Man Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba After Visiting Water Park
Lifesaving Drug for Babies Costs $2.1 Million a Dose
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Health Tip: Signs of a Stomach Ulcer
2019-07-29
(HealthDay News) — A stomach ulcer is an open sore that develops on the lining of the stomach, says the National Health Service. The ulcer occurs when the layer protecting the stomach lining from stomach acid breaks down, damaging the lining. Signs of a stomach ulcer include: Pain. Indigestion. Heartburn.Continue Reading
Health Tip: Keep Your Teen Driver Safe
2019-07-29
(HealthDay News) — The teen years can be an exciting time as teens become new drivers, and become passengers in their friends’ cars. But every day, six teens are killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, says Safe Kids. Often, these accidents can be prevented. Safe Kids encouragesContinue Reading
What You Need to Know Before Your Next Blood Test
2019-07-28
SUNDAY, July 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A blood test may seem like a simple thing, but it can do so much. It can diagnose disease, reveal how well your organs work and whether a course of treatment is effective or not, experts say. Some blood tests require patients toContinue Reading
Some Meds and Driving a Dangerous Duo
2019-07-27
SATURDAY, July 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Be careful about what medications you take before you get behind the wheel. Most drugs won’t affect your ability to drive, but some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can cause side effects that make it unsafe to drive, the U.S. Food and DrugContinue Reading
Stand Up Straight to Strengthen Abs
2019-07-26
FRIDAY, July 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — While there will always be a place for sit-ups for ab definition, many trainers now suggest standing exercises that not only train abs but back muscles, too. They’re more practical than getting down on the floor, and they may also be more effectiveContinue Reading
Getting in Step With Whole Grains
2019-07-26
FRIDAY, July 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Research continues to unlock the benefits of eating whole grains, already thought to promote better digestive health, along with being very filling. A review of 12 studies involving nearly 800,000 participants published in the journal Circulation found that eating three to four servingsContinue Reading
Why Do Some People Drink Until They Black Out? Twitter Offers Clues
2019-07-26
FRIDAY, July 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Blackout drinking is never a wise idea, but new research pinpoints why people sometimes imbibe to the point where they pass out. Celebrations and coping with stress are the top reasons for blackout drinking, the study found. Drinking too much too fast canContinue Reading
Health Highlights: July 26, 2019
2019-07-26
Juul Electronic Cigarettes Never Meant for Teens, Company Co-Founder Says
First U.S. Trial Using CRISPR Within the Body Is Set to Begin
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Health Tip: Blood Alcohol Content
2019-07-26
(HealthDay News) — Blood alcohol content (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream, says the American Addiction Centers. It can be measured 30 to 70 minutes after drinking. Nothing can lower your BAC except time. Coffee, cold showers and chugging water will not help you sober upContinue Reading