Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2018
2018-02-08
San Francisco to Open First ‘Safe Injection Sites’ in U.S.
Nearly 12 Million Americans Enrolled for 2018 Obamacare Coverage
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Health Tip: Use Contact Lenses Safely
2018-02-08
(HealthDay News) — Don’t like eyeglasses? Contact lenses may be your best choice. The American Optometric Association offers these safety suggestions for people who wear contacts: Wash and thoroughly dry your hands before handling contact lenses. Carefully and regularly clean contacts, as directed by your optometrist. Rub the lenses withContinue Reading
Health Tip: Handle a Child’s Traumatic Stress
2018-02-08
(HealthDay News) — Childhood traumatic stress occurs when a violent or dangerous event overwhelms a child’s or teen’s ability to cope. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration suggests how to help your child deal with traumatic stress: Assure the child that he or she is safe. TalkContinue Reading
Fewer Americans Are Getting Herpes
2018-02-07
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Herpes infection rates are dropping among young Americans, and safer sex practices may be one reason why. Roughly 12 percent of adults were infected with genital herpes (HSV-2) in 2015-2016, down from 18 percent in 1999-2000, a new government report found. The sameContinue Reading
It’s a Century Since the 1918 Flu Pandemic – Could It Happen Again?
2018-02-07
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — One hundred years ago, the deadliest influenza pandemic of all time made a ravaging march across the globe. The “Spanish” flu of 1918-19 infected an estimated one-third of the world’s population and killed between 50 million and 100 million people, modern epidemiologists estimate.Continue Reading
Health Tip: Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
2018-02-07
(HealthDay News) — You need iron to make hemoglobin, the part of each red blood cell that carries oxygen throughout the body. More women than men are iron-deficient, which is common during pregnancy. You have iron-deficiency anemia when your body does not make enough healthy red blood cells or theContinue Reading
Health Tip: Sleep Better
2018-02-07
(HealthDay News) — Poor sleep increases your risk of health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and obesity, the U.S. National Institute on Aging says. Poor sleep also has been linked to memory problems and increased risk of falls, the agency adds. You should aim forContinue Reading
Easing Your Child’s Asthma
2018-02-06
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If your child is among the 10 percent of kids with asthma, you want to do everything you can to control it. Start by working with your child’s allergist to identify his or her unique asthma triggers and ways to avoid them. CommonContinue Reading
Going for a Walk Not So Easy for Many Pugs
2018-02-06
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most dogs are excited to hear the words “Want to go for a walk?” But one-third of pug dogs have an abnormal gait, and this may be a more serious health problem for this breed than previously thought, researchers say. The finding wasContinue Reading