(HealthDay News) — If you or someone you know has a mental illness, help is out there. To find treatment services in your area, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). You can also call your doctor to see what services are near. For immediateContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Every 11 seconds, an elderly person is taken to the hospital for a fall-related injury, says the U.S. National Council on Aging. Though the number is staggering, most falls are preventable, the council says. The council encourages elderly people to: Find a balance and exercise program. SpeakContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You might think of seeing a skin specialist for cosmetic procedures, to freshen skin or to get rid of lines. But do you recognize the signs of problems that need the attention of a skin doctor? Here are some of the most commonContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s been known for some time that when one parent is absent because of death, divorce or separation, kids are at higher risk for drinking alcohol and smoking than their counterparts in a two-parent household. A study done in the United Kingdom foundContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans work in shifts, and new research suggests it’s doing no favors for their cardiovascular health. The Chinese study of more than 320,000 people found that shift workers are at heightened risk for heart disease, and the more years they workContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When you have type 1 diabetes, keeping track of your blood sugar levels can be challenging. But new research suggests that seniors might really have trouble avoiding low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. In fact, many patients over age 60 may experience up toContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as “the invisible killer” because it’s a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. More than 150 people in the United States die each year from accidental CO poisoning, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The commission encourages consumers to: Have annual heatingContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Vaccination during childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to life-threatening diseases. If you choose to delay or reject vaccines for your children, there are important responsibilities you must assume to protect others, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, March 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a hamburger lover who no longer wants to eat meat or simply wants to cut down on beef consumption, there are ways to get the taste and texture of a traditional burger. Start by experimenting with beef alternatives like firm tofu.Continue Reading