THURSDAY, April 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Measles cases in the United States have now reached 695 — the highest since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced late Wednesday. Outbreaks are occurring across the country, often linked to the “anti-vaccination”Continue Reading

(HealthDay News) — Most people have popping and cracking of their joints, especially as they age. Though the reasons behind these sounds are unclear, doctors think they may be caused by ligaments stretching and releasing, or the compression of nitrogen bubbles. Usually, the phenomenon doesn’t need treatment. However, if theseContinue Reading

(HealthDay News) — The recommended dietary allowance suggests that people take in 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram that they weigh, says the Vegetarian Resource Group. Vegan foods that are high in protein include: Tempeh. Beans, such as soybeans and lentils. Chickpeas. Veggie burgers. Tofu. Quinoa. Peanut butter.Continue Reading

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even though marijuana triggers the “munchies” in many people, adults who use the drug tend to weigh less than nonusers, a new study finds. The finding stems from data on the weight of 33,000 Americans, 18 and older. Researchers found that all gainedContinue Reading

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Injuries, heart attacks, lung infections, strokes and other medical emergencies caused about half of the world’s 28 million deaths in 2015, a new study reports. Such deaths are on the rise, and rates are much higher in poor countries than wealthy ones, theContinue Reading

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You might need to worry about inhaling more than just nicotine when you vape: New research warns that many electronic cigarettes appear to be contaminated with fungi and bacteria. The finding stems from a close look at the contents of 75 popular vapingContinue Reading