Health Highlights: Oct. 1, 2018
2018-10-01
First Human Case of Rat Strain of Hepatitis E
‘Very High Risk’ That Ebola Will Spread From Congo: WHO
U.S. and Japanese Researchers Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
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Health Tip: Dogs May Harbor Disease
2018-10-01
(HealthDay News) — Even man’s best friend isn’t immune to diseases that can make their way to people, the American Veterinary Medical Association says. The association mentions some examples: Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a microscopic parasite that lives in the intestines. The parasite may be spread when a person orContinue Reading
Health Tip: Wearing Colored Contacts
2018-10-01
(HealthDay News) — Colored contacts — also known as costume, decorative or fashion contact lenses — can change the way your eyes look. Although colored contacts may not change your vision, it is important to get a doctor’s prescription to help ensure a proper fit, the U.S. Food and DrugContinue Reading
Doctors Use Bacteria as Weapon Against Cancer
2018-09-30
SUNDAY, Sept. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s a perfect case of the enemy of my enemy is my friend. A potentially dangerous bacteria appears to target malignant cells and could provide a new means of fighting cancer, a small, preliminary study reports. The bacteria, Clostridium novyi-NT, can cause gasContinue Reading
Diet Tips That Go Beyond Calorie Cutting
2018-09-28
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Calories in must be less than calories out — that’s the basic rule of dieting. But there’s more to losing weight because more than hunger often motivates people to eat. So how can you find effective motivation to change your eating habits andContinue Reading
‘Hangry’ May Be More Than Just a State of Mind
2018-09-28
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When you’re hungry, everything’s annoying and tempers can get short. Now, animal research might help explain why. Researchers working with rats found that the sudden drops in blood sugar that occur with hunger make people “hangry.” That drop in blood sugar — andContinue Reading
For Many With MS, Well-Being Increases With Age
2018-09-28
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Living with a potentially disabling condition like multiple sclerosis (MS) can be difficult, but new research suggests patients get better at dealing with it over time. “There’s an aging paradox in healthy adults. We expect people who are older to be more depressedContinue Reading
Health Tip: Help Your Child Deal With Night Terrors
2018-09-28
(HealthDay News) — If your child has night terrors, it may help to put your child on a stricter sleep schedule, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Night terrors are often triggered on by inadequate sleep. Stress can also contribute to the frequency of waking at night, the group says.Continue Reading
Health Tip: Understanding Hip Replacement Surgery
2018-09-28
(HealthDay News) — During hip replacement surgery, a surgeon will remove damaged or diseased parts of the joint and replace them with man-made parts. The replaced hip should last about 15 to 20 years, the US. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases says. If you’re considering theContinue Reading