MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — With the traditional flood of holiday parties and festivities approaching, chances to drink excessively increase. So, what to do? Start by taking a closer look, now, at your drinking habits, one mental health expert suggests. “The holidays generate both positive and negative emotions,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Older adults commonly suffer damage to heart cells during various types of surgery — even non-heart-related surgeries — and it can significantly raise their risk of dying from the procedure, a new study finds. The research looked at a phenomenon called perioperative myocardialContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The e-cigarette may not be just a “healthier alternative” to smoking for teens. New research shows that teens who vape may be more apt to use tobacco cigarettes later on. When teens smoked an e-cigarette during one month, they were up to sevenContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Pairing medication with an ingestible sensor can help clinicians track how often and when patients actually take their prescription drugs, according to a small new investigational study. The findings come on the heels of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision last monthContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You probably take balance for granted, but it’s a motor skill that benefits from training throughout life. Working on your balance is key to staying active and injury-free today and in the future. Balance is part of some exercise disciplines, and there areContinue Reading
Texas Hospital Reports First U.S. Baby Born After Womb Transplant
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(HealthDay News) — The flu can develop quickly and cause aching muscles, high fever and chills. If you have diabetes, it’s important to have a plan before you get sick. The National Diabetes Foundation offers these suggestions: You doctor may suggest that you check your blood glucose more frequently andContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Family cancer syndrome is caused by an abnormal gene that is passed down from the preceding generation. Only about 5 percent to 10 percent of all cancers are thought to be caused by genetic mutations, the American Cancer Society says. It may be difficult to determine ifContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Dec. 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) — It’s been used by many people to help ease sleep apnea, but new research suggests the CPAP mask may also help ease seizures in people with epilepsy. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) involves wearing an airflow mask over the nose or mouth eachContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Dec. 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Even months after recovering from the flu, older people remain at increased risk for a heart attack, stroke or disability, a doctor who specializes in infectious diseases warns. “We all know about the illness influenza causes — obviously fever and making you feelContinue Reading