FRIDAY, May 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Lots of things grow in the spring, including your risk of severe allergic reactions and asthma attacks. So people need to take preventive measures and know when to seek medical care, an emergency physician says. “Spring tends to bring more people to theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The deadliest form of black lung disease is on the rise among American coal miners, a new study finds. Increases in cases of progressive massive fibrosis (PMF) are occurring despite measures to control coal dust that were put into place decades ago. TheContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Outdoor enthusiasts: Here’s a bit of good tick-fighting news just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer. A new U.S. government study confirms that insecticide-treated clothes marketed for preventing tick-borne ills do, in fact, thwart the pests. InContinue Reading
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
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(HealthDay News) — There are no guarantees, but adopting five healthy lifestyle practices could help you live longer, a study by the Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds. Women and men who had thehealthiest lifestyleswere 82 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 65 percentContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — A pressure sore is an area of the body that breaks down because something keeps rubbing or pressing against the skin. A pressure sore can develop if you use a wheelchair or stay in bed for long periods, have a disease that affects blood flow, have fragileContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you find that you’re more motivated by working out under the guidance of a fitness instructor and like the idea of varying your workouts, taking classes is a great choice. With today’s wide variety of gym offerings, use these tips to decideContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you’re taking an antidepressant, you’re likely to gain weight, a new study out of Britain reports. That’s a finding that generated little surprise among mental health experts. “Psychiatrists have known about it, written about it and heard their patients talk about itContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Many ticks carry disease, so it’s important to remove a tick if it bites you and becomes embedded in your skin. The U.S. National Institutes of Health suggests how to safely remove a tick: Use fine-tipped tweezers. Grab the tick close to the skin and gently pullContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Poison ivy rash can range from mild to severe. It typically appears 1 to 2 days after contact with the plant, and is caused by an oil called urushiol, to which most people are allergic. The American Academy of Family Physicians says you can help prevent aContinue Reading