Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2018
2018-02-26
Tourist With Measles Visited Numerous Sites in New York: Health Officials
Reward Offered in Case of Missing CDC Employee
Iceland Bill Would Ban Circumcision of Boys
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Health Tip: Shovel Snow Safely
2018-02-26
(HealthDay News) — Snow shoveling is a factor in thousands of injuries and as many as 100 deaths in the United States each year. The National Safety Council suggests how to shovel safely: Do not shovel after eating or while smoking. Take it slow and stretch out before you begin.Continue Reading
Health Tip: Recognize a Bad Reaction to Acne Medication
2018-02-26
(HealthDay News) — Using certain acne products that contain the active ingredients benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can cause rare but serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. The ingredients also may cause additional side effects, including burning, dryness, itching, peeling, redness, and slightContinue Reading
How to Get That Perfect Shave
2018-02-25
SUNDAY, Feb. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Guys, a perfect shave may be more about preparation and technique than the actual razor. “The perfect shave is a combination of art and trial and error,” said Dr. Robert Anolik, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the New York University SchoolContinue Reading
Summer Camp Tips for Kids With Asthma, Allergies
2018-02-24
SATURDAY, Feb. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Your children may already be looking forward to summer camp. But when it comes to kids with asthma or allergies, parents need to take extra steps in planning their outdoor experience. “Kids with allergies and asthma need an extra layer of preparation toContinue Reading
Antioxidants: The Good Health Helpers
2018-02-23
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Antioxidants — it’s a hot nutrition buzzword, but do you know what they really are? Antioxidants are naturally occurring chemicals that block the activity of other chemicals called free radicals. Free radicals are formed naturally in the body and actually play an importantContinue Reading
It’s Still Not Too Late for a Flu Shot
2018-02-23
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Even though it’s the end of February, it’s still not too late to get a flu shot, doctors say. This flu season is one of the worst seen in the United States in years. Flu-linked hospitalizations were still rising earlier this month, andContinue Reading
The Sooner Type 2 Diabetes Arrives, the Worse for Your Heart
2018-02-23
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A type 2 diabetes diagnosis that comes early in life carries a deadly load of health risks, new research shows. It was associated with a 60 percent higher relative risk of dying from heart disease or stroke. Not only that, it was linkedContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2018
2018-02-23
Chicken Salad Sold at Fareway Stores Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
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Health Tip: Make Sure Babies Eat Right
2018-02-23
(HealthDay News) — A baby’s nutritional balance during the first 1,000 days of life is critical to lifelong mental health and development, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Sufficient amounts of key minerals, vitamins, proteins and certain fats during the infant and toddler years is key to avoiding permanent lossContinue Reading