Health Highlights: May 22, 2018
2018-05-22
Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll at 27, Vaccination Campaign Begins
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Health Tip: Preventing Dry Skin
2018-05-22
(HealthDay News) — Dry skin affects a lot of people, particularly as seasons change. But the same care routine doesn’t work for everyone in every type of weather. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests how to heal and prevent dry skin: Close the bathroom door during a bath or shower.Continue Reading
Health Tip: Why Get a Biopsy
2018-05-22
(HealthDay News) — A biopsy involves removing bodily tissue to examine it for disease, typically cancer. The procedure also may be used to diagnose other conditions, such as an infection, the Radiological Society of North America says. Some biopsies involve removing a small amount of tissue with a needle, whileContinue Reading
Are You a Procrastinator? Then Read This. Now!
2018-05-21
MONDAY, May 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Do you put off until tomorrow things you should do today? Or tell yourself that you work better “under pressure”? If you’re a procrastinator, you’re probably a master at making excuses rather than making plans to get the job done. A study doneContinue Reading
Screening May Miss Signs of Autism, Especially in Girls: Study
2018-05-21
MONDAY, May 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — An important checklist used to screen for autism can miss subtle clues in some children, delaying their eventual diagnosis. Researchers found that the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, or M-CHAT, can fail to detect developmental delays that are tell-tale signs of autismContinue Reading
Health Tip: How to Help Your Child Develop Healthy Relationships
2018-05-21
(HealthDay News) — Quality friendships are crucial in developing your child’s personality and self-esteem. As a child grows older, while parents can no longer select a child’s friends, they can arm the child with tools to choose friends wisely. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises: Educate your child on whatContinue Reading
Health Tip: Pay Attention to Nutritional Information
2018-05-21
(HealthDay News) — It’s important to look for and understand the nutritional information for any product you eat or drink, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. People often underestimate the number of calories they consume when they eat out. Beginning this month, the agency is requiring that calorie informationContinue Reading
Wanna Look Cool? Give Smiling a Shot
2018-05-20
SUNDAY, May 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you want to look cool, try smiling, researchers suggest. Their advice counters the popular belief that showing no expression is the way to be cool. The University of Arizona researchers asked volunteers to look at clothing ad photos in which models wereContinue Reading
Tasty, Healthy Alternatives to Sandwich Bread
2018-05-18
FRIDAY, May 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Sandwiches make convenient lunches, but those two slices of bread can really eat into your day’s calorie allotment. What’s more, typical white bread doesn’t provide much in the way of nutrients. If you’re trying to cut down on carbs, go gluten-free, or simplyContinue Reading
When Temperatures Fall, Heart Attack Risk May Rise
2018-05-18
FRIDAY, May 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Colder weather may raise the risk for a heart attack, a preliminary study suggests. Researchers in Taiwan found that heart attack rates fluctuated seasonally, with more occurring in winter than summer. When the temperature fell below 59 degrees Fahrenheit, heart attacks increased dramatically,Continue Reading