Health Highlights: June 8, 2018
2018-06-08
Travel Host and Author Anthony Bourdain Dead at 61
U.S. Will No Longer Defend Key Parts of Affordable Care Act
MRSA Infections Double Among IV Drug UsersContinue Reading
Health Tip: Understanding Sunscreen Lingo
2018-06-08
(HealthDay News) — Which sunscreen is right for you? There may be no easy answer unless you understand sunscreen lingo, the American Academy of Dermatology says. A recent study in JAMA Dermatology found that fewer than half of people asked at a dermatology clinic understood the meaning of “broad spectrum”Continue Reading
Health Tip: Breathe Easier in a Volcano Zone
2018-06-08
(HealthDay News) — Major volcanic eruptions like the one going on in Hawaii are rare, but they can lead to serious health concerns. Volcanos produce gases mixed with water and tiny particles that form a type of pollution called vog. It can irritate the eyes and trigger heart attacks andContinue Reading
Never Ignore Depression
2018-06-07
THURSDAY, June 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Studies show that depression is underreported. People aren’t getting the help they need, sometimes because they don’t know the warning signs or where to turn, or are embarrassed because of the stigma that can still surround mental health issues. But the numbers areContinue Reading
Bookworms More Prone to Be Nearsighted, Study Finds
2018-06-07
THURSDAY, June 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You’re probably familiar with the stereotypes about people who wear glasses — these folks are studious and spend a lot of time indoors with their noses in a book. As is often the case, it turns out that at least that stereotype mayContinue Reading
Health Highlights: June 7, 2018
2018-06-07
Kate Spade Suffered From Anxiety and Depression, But No Warning Signs of Suicide, Husband Says
U.S. Consulate Staff in China Fall Ill After Hearing Odd Sounds
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Health Tip: Recognizing Triggers for Gum Disease
2018-06-07
(HealthDay News) — Gum disease may include symptoms from swollen gums to bad breath and loose or sensitive teeth. Gum disease starts with a buildup of bacteria in the mouth. Tiny microbes combine with mucus and other particles to form plaque on the teeth and gumline. Brushing and flossing willContinue Reading
Health Tip: Living With Dementia
2018-06-07
(HealthDay News) — Dementia is not a “normal” result of aging, the American Psychological Association says. It may be caused any of a number of illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behavior and the ability to perform everyday activities. The APA suggests how to cope with a recent dementia diagnosis: VisitContinue Reading
New Blood Pressure Rules Could Prevent Many 2nd Strokes: Study
2018-06-07
WEDNESDAY, June 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Treating stroke survivors’ blood pressure more aggressively might prevent a substantial number of deaths, a new study estimates. Last year, new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association lowered the threshold for diagnosing high blood pressure. They said peopleContinue Reading
Go Vegan to Jumpstart Weight Loss
2018-06-06
WEDNESDAY, June 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Vegan diets are hard for many people to stick with long-term, but studies show that this way of eating can translate to weight loss. Vegan is the strictest type of vegetarian diet — you choose only foods from plant sources, such as vegetables,Continue Reading