WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new test for chlamydia can provide results within 30 minutes, potentially speeding up the start of treatment, researchers say. The rapid test for the sexually transmitted disease (STD) means patients can receive treatment immediately, instead of having to wait for a follow-upContinue Reading
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New Drug Treats Dogs Scared by Loud Noises
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(HealthDay News) — If you fill your home with plenty of reading material and read often to your kids, you are more likely to raise children with an enthusiasm for reading, the Nemours Foundation says. Nemours suggests how to create a reading-friendly home: Have a wide variety of reading materialsContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Pain is the number one reason for why people visit the doctor, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) says. Opioids are often used to treat pain, but they are highly addictive. Every day, more than 100 Americans die from an opioid overdose, the agency says. TheContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you love rice, you might be wondering how you can make it part of healthy meals. Whether you’re trying to drop pounds or stay at a healthy weight, some adjustments will let you keep it on the menu. Rice belongs to theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There’s an adjustment period for almost every new college student — many young people have struggles balancing independence and a heavy workload. But there are some signs that suggest your young person needs more serious help than a care package from home. SomeContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Only about one in eight American adults has what is known as good metabolic health, a new study finds. This is an “alarmingly low” rate, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Good metabolic health means having idealContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As many as 4 out of 5 Americans withhold important information from their doctor that could prove crucial to their health, a new study shows. Between 60 and 80 percent of people admit they avoid telling their doctor details that could be relevantContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to chemicals found in a wide array of personal care products has been linked to early puberty among girls, a new investigation warns. The issue centers on specific chemicals including phthalates, parabens and phenols. They’re found in an array of products, includingContinue Reading
Cases of Polio-Like Illness Now at 134, But Season May Have Peaked
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