WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Men’s use of personal care products has almost doubled since 2004, exposing them to some potentially harmful chemicals, a new study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds. Overall, the average American adult uses 12 personal care products a day that containContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients who get treatment for multiple sclerosis at the earliest signs of disease may have a lower risk of disability later, new research suggests. Among nearly 600 patients, there were lower odds of disability and progression among people diagnosed and treated within sixContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Breakthrough new drugs that clear amyloid beta plaques from the brain are shaking up the field of Alzheimer’s disease research. The fact that patients’ mental deterioration slows when they’re on anti-amyloid drugs is solid proof that abnormal amyloid proteins are one of theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The need to increase racial diversity among U.S. health care providers is important for many reasons. Among them, Black patients are more likely to believe Black physicians or patients than sources who are white, new research finds. The race of the presenter inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If your child is in sports camp this summer, you’ll want them to have fun and stay safe. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existing medical conditions, staying hydrated and heat safe, avoiding weather dangers and protectingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dehydration brings lots of risks — including urinary tract infections (UTIs). An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer fun. “Patients can experience more UTIs during the summer due to inadequate fluid intake, especially in the historic heatContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities. New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride, which has been used in toothpaste since 1956. The findings were publishedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lifting weights regularly builds strength and muscle — and it doesn’t matter if those weights are heavy or light. It’s the act itself, and being consistent, that pays off, according to a new study. All forms of resistance training are beneficial, including body-weightContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Call it a hand signal of sorts. New research from Germany shows that the common nerve disorder carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), may be a harbinger for heart failure among older folks. In a study of 164,000 people, those 60 years or older whoContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball is a hot trend and it’s getting folks exercising who haven’t been so active in a long time. It’s also racking up injuries — both overuse type and acute traumas — often in those aged 50 and up. A new poll suggestsContinue Reading