MONDAY, March 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Fine particles in wildfire smoke pose a far greater threat to the lungs than similar particles in vehicle exhaust and other types of air pollution, researchers report. These fine particles — called PM2.5 — have a diameter about 1/20th the size of aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You might decide your frizzy locks aren’t so bad after all, given a new warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that most hair straightening/smoothing products release formaldehyde gas, a human carcinogen. Being exposed to formaldehyde for longer periods of time andContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers who vape pot are more likely to wheeze and cough than those who smoke or vape nicotine, new survey data reveals. Reports from U.S. kids 12 to 17 show they have a higher risk of wheezing, suffering from a dry cough, andContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Menthol cigarettes helped lure about 10 million extra Americans into smoking over 38 years, with often deadly results, according to a new study. Researchers also concluded that menthol cigarettes were responsible for 378,000 premature deaths in the United States during the study periodContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Black people with hepatitis C develop liver cancer sooner than people in other racial groups and the cancer is often more aggressive, but current screening guidelines may not be broad enough to catch these cases early, according to a new study. Why? DespiteContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A cancer diagnosis for your child is devastating enough, but new research shows the coronavirus pandemic has made the battle even harder for many families. “Parents and caregivers of children who have cancer are already under tremendous stress,” said study author Kyle Walsh,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you want to protect yourself against dementia, heart disease and cancer, you might want to get your protein from nuts instead of juicy red steaks. New research shows that older women who ate the most plant protein were 21% less likely toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Battling cancer is tough in normal times, but many U.S. cancer survivors are concerned the coronavirus pandemic will interfere with their care and put their health at risk, a new study finds. “This study demonstrates the importance of clear communication between health careContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People with chronic heartburn may face increased risks of several rare types of cancer, a large U.S. government study shows. Researchers found that among more than 490,000 Americans aged 50 and up, those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) had about twice the riskContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The drug cabozantinib is more effective than two similar drugs, as well as the current standard treatment, in extending the lives of patients with a rare and deadly type of kidney cancer, according to a new study. The cancer is called metastatic papillaryContinue Reading