Health Highlights: April 24, 2018
2018-04-24
George H.W. Bush Hospitalized Due to Blood Infection
New CDC Director’s Salary Nearly Twice That of Predecessor
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Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
2018-04-24
(HealthDay News) — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is abacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick. More than 3,000 cases are reported each year in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. While most tick bites occur during summer, ticks may bite during otherContinue Reading
Extreme Exercisers May Have Higher Odds for ALS
2018-04-24
MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Fitness buffs who push themselves to the limit during workouts might slightly increase their risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests. The same may hold true for working stiffs whose jobs place extreme physical demands upon them, the EuropeanContinue Reading
Staying Healthy Between MD Visits
2018-04-23
MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Wellness exams are important for monitoring your health and detecting any problems early on. But there are also self-care steps to take to protect yourself the other 364 days of the year. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests doing regularContinue Reading
Positioning During Cancer Radiation May Be Key to Heart Risks
2018-04-23
MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you have lung or throat cancer, exactly how you are positioned during your radiation treatments may alter your chances of beating the disease. New research suggests that even tiny shifts can mean the radiation may harm organs around tumors in the chest,Continue Reading
Breakfast Fans Gain Less Weight Over Time
2018-04-23
MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Starting each day with breakfast may help you keep the pounds off through the years, a preliminary study finds. The study, of nearly 350 healthy adults, found that those who usually ate breakfast had smaller waistlines and were less likely to be obese,Continue Reading
Could Vaping Lead Teens to Pot Smoking?
2018-04-23
MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Teens who use e-cigarettes may be more likely to try marijuana in the future, especially if they start vaping at a younger age, a new study shows. More than 1 in 4 teenagers who reported e-cigarette use eventually progressed to smoking pot, accordingContinue Reading
Health Tip: Protect Yourself Against Color Additives
2018-04-23
(HealthDay News) — Cosmetics and personal care products may contain color additives that could harm your health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. While personal care products manufactured in the United States are regulated by the FDA, imported products may contain unregulated dyes, the agency says. The FDA advises:Continue Reading
Health Tip: Cope With Hearing Difficulties at Work
2018-04-23
(HealthDay News) — A hearing problem can make it difficult to be productive at work. The AARP offers advice on what to do if this applies to you: Ask for a desk that is away from background noise. Reduce noise reverberations by placing a small rug under your chair orContinue Reading
Use ‘Proper Form’ When Practicing Yoga
2018-04-22
SUNDAY, April 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Yoga can make you flexible and strong, but it can also hurt you if not practiced correctly, an orthopedic expert warns. Improper technique can lead to serious muscle damage, including strain and overstretching of the neck, shoulders, spine, legs and knees, according toContinue Reading