Health Highlights: Jan. 7, 2019
2019-01-07
Swedish Patient Does Not Have Ebola
Strong Tobacco Sales Rules May Reduce Teen Smoking: Study
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Health Tip: Job-Related Chemical Exposure Through the Skin
2019-01-07
(HealthDay News) — Some 13 million workers in the United States may be exposed to hazardous chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin, the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says. This type of exposure may lead to contact dermatitis (eczema), skin cancer and skin infectionContinue Reading
Health Tip: Some Cake Decorations Shouldn’t Be Eaten
2019-01-07
(HealthDay News) — Some decorations sold for use on birthday cakes may not be what parents wish for, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Some decorative glitters and dusts may contain ingredients that shouldn’t be eaten, the agency says. They’re marketed as luster dust, disco dust, twinkle dust, sparkleContinue Reading
Persistent Cough May Mean See Your Doctor
2019-01-05
SATURDAY, Jan. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — After suffering through a cold, many people still have a persistent cough — but why? According to Dr. Jonathan Parsons, director of the Asthma Center at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, here are some reasons for a continuing cough: Coughing is protective.Continue Reading
Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2019
2019-01-04
Social Media Tied to Depression in Teens, Especially Girls
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Catching Up on News About Catch-Up Sleep
2019-01-04
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Missing out on needed sleep can bring a host of health woes, including diabetes because a lack of sleep affects insulin levels. It also leaves you less alert and less able to focus. And get only four or five hours of sleep aContinue Reading
Working Out Your Exercise Schedule
2019-01-04
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of weekly recommended workout sessions can really add up. With five or more periods of cardio, and two or three each of strength training, flexibility and motor skills for balance and agility, it’s inevitable that you’ll need to do more thanContinue Reading
Decoding Newborn’s DNA Could Pinpoint Hidden Risks
2019-01-04
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A program that maps out the genes of newborns has allowed researchers to identify risks for some inherited childhood conditions, many of which can be prevented. The so-called BabySeq Project discovered that slightly more than 9 percent of infants carry genes that putContinue Reading
Health Tip: Getting the Flu If You Have Cancer
2019-01-04
(HealthDay News) — If you have had cancer, you are at a higher risk for developing flu-related complications, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The CDC offers the following flu prevention tips: If you are 65 or older, get the high-dose flu vaccine, which contains four timesContinue Reading
Health Tip: Care for Your Incision After Surgery
2019-01-04
(HealthDay News) — As you recover from surgery, it is important to take care of your incision to minimize the risks of infection or excessive scarring, the American Academy of Family Physicians says. The academy urges you to call your doctor if your wound opens up, turns red or bleedsContinue Reading