Health Highlights: May 17, 2018
2018-05-17
U.S. Surgeon General Comes to the Rescue for Airline Passenger
Egg Farm at Center of Salmonella Outbreak Had Rodents: FDA
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Health Tip: Control Caregiver Stress
2018-05-17
(HealthDay News) — Caregiving for a loved one can be very rewarding. But it doesn’t come without stress and anxiety. Symptoms of caregiver stress may include feeling overwhelmed, loneliness, gaining weight, fatigue, becoming easily irritated and having body aches. To better deal with caregiver stress, the Office on Women’s HealthContinue Reading
Health Tip: Manage a Latex Allergy
2018-05-17
(HealthDay News) — Latex may be found in products such as balloons, dishwashing gloves, waistbands, rubber toys, pacifiers, rubber bands and tape. If you have a latex allergy, exposure can cause a reaction ranging from sneezing, coughing, a rash and chest tightness to anaphylactic shock. The American Academy of FamilyContinue Reading
The Truth About Juicing
2018-05-16
WEDNESDAY, May 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Between juice bars and high-powered home juicing machines, drinking your fruits and veggies has certainly gone mainstream. Depending on the specific mixes you sip — a vegetable blend, for instance — juice can be a filling snack when you’re on the go. ButContinue Reading
Big Rise Seen in U.S. Kids, Teens Attempting Suicide
2018-05-16
WEDNESDAY, May 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a troubling sign that anxiety and depression are taking hold of America’s youth, new research shows a doubling since 2008 in the number of kids and teens who’ve been hospitalized for attempted suicide or suicidal thoughts. Study author Dr. Gregory Plemmons saidContinue Reading
Health Tip: Understanding Childhood Arthritis
2018-05-16
(HealthDay News) — About 1 in 1,000 children has some type of chronic arthritis, the American College of Rheumatology says. Arthritis can affect children of any age, although rarely during the first six months of life. In the United States, a common medical term for the joint disease in childrenContinue Reading
Health Tip: Is Hand Therapy Right For You?
2018-05-16
(HealthDay News) — Hand therapy can be performed by an occupational or physical therapist on people who have had an accident or trauma involving one or both hands. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand says people with arthritis or a neurologic condition also may find relief from handContinue Reading
New Medicare Perk: Diabetes Prevention
2018-05-16
TUESDAY, May 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Millions of U.S. seniors can now take part in a Medicare program designed to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes. Almost half of Americans 65 and older have prediabetes, and many don’t know it. In addition to an increased risk ofContinue Reading
Fewer Money Worries Can Pay Off in Better Health
2018-05-15
TUESDAY, May 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s no secret that money worries can lead to health issues, so reducing monthly bills is a great goal. But it’s also important to know that some so-called time-saving conveniences can actually cost you more. For instance, one study found that people whoContinue Reading
What Makes Up the American Gut?
2018-05-15
TUESDAY, May 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Want a healthy gut? New research suggests you should eat plenty of fruits and veggies, avoid antibiotics and take care of your mental health. These are the latest findings from The American Gut, part of an ongoing global project that has analyzed theContinue Reading