MONDAY, Jan 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Turns out, starting physical therapy earlier after a concussion may significantly improve recovery outcomes. A new study published recently in the Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal followed just over 200 adults recovering from mild traumatic brain injuries, or concussions, who were within twoContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that can ruin grape, apple and hop crops and do terrible damage to maple and walnut trees. Luckily, man’s best friend is on hand to help fight this insect foe, a new study published in theContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease and cancer might seem completely unrelated, but these two top causes of death sometimes act in concert. Women with heart disease appear to have a greater risk of aggressive breast cancer, according to a new study published Jan. 2 in JAMAContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Mind-opening psychedelic drugs can provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism, according to a pair of new studies from New York University. One study found that psilocybin — the active ingredient in magic mushrooms — significantly reducedContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Palling around with family and friends is more than just fun and relaxing — it also boosts health. A new study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior says that blood samples show that an active social life appears to boost the immuneContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new diet is on the New Year’s resolution list for nearly half of U.S. adults, according to a new survey from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. However, many plan to pick up diets with dicey track records, survey results show. AboutContinue Reading
SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some standard health tips are timeless, aren’t they? The basics of living a healthy life don’t really change. Get lots of sleep and rest, exercise, and nutrient rich food. Manage stressors and symptoms. But as basic as those rules can be, it isContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Alcoholic beverages should carry a more specific label warning about cancer risks, the U.S. surgeon general said on Friday. In a new Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy outlined the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer. The thirdContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wondering which popular diet will help you shed extra weight in a healthy way this year? The Mediterranean diet tops the best diet categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 edition. According to the report, the eating style that refers toContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve picked up a bag of Marketside Broccoli Florets from Walmart recently, check your fridge or freezer. The company has issued a recall of the 12-ounce bags in 20 states after testing uncovered listeria bacteria in one sample. According to an announcementContinue Reading