TUESDAY, April 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The body’s immune system is designed to fight off threats, like infection-causing germs, through a process called inflammation. But a steady state of inflammation can lead to everything from diabetes to autoimmune diseases to heart disease to cancer. Many of these health threatsContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As e-cigarette use soars in high schools across America, new research shows many people don’t understand the amount of addictive nicotine they’re inhaling with every puff. In a new survey, many teens said they regularly used e-cigarettes, but swore they only vaped nicotine-freeContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Americans with cancer are more likely to use marijuana and prescription opioids than those without cancer, and the use of medical marijuana by this group is on the rise, new research shows. Pain is common among cancer patients, but many do not getContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Asparagus is a great spring vegetable that can be a tasty side dish or the starring ingredient in a main course like risotto. And it’s more than just delicious — asparagus is great for digestive health, too. It’s a prebiotic food, meaning itContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Just a 1% decrease in the number of Medicaid recipients who smoke could save the insurance program billions of dollars a year, a new study suggests. Over one year, that small decline in smoking and its associated health harms would lead to $2.6Continue Reading
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You might have seen fennel in the produce section of your market without knowing what exactly it was. Fennel is a fragrant bulb that can be a food lover’s dream ingredient, because it has a refreshing taste, similar to anise or licorice, andContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Could quitting tobacco involve something as simple as a pleasant scent? New research suggests it’s possible. U.S. smoking rates have fallen over the past 50 years, but about 40 million Americans still smoke, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Over half of U.S. households have pets, but unfortunately millions of Americans are allergic to animals. The best way to manage symptoms of pet allergies is to avoid pets, says the American Academy of Asthma and Immunology. Other ways to minimize symptoms include: Don’t hug or kissContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Faith-based fitness is on the rise, according to trend-watchers at the American Council on Exercise, with many churches, mosques, synagogues and temples developing programs that promote health and wellness. From exercise classes to nutrition advice and health coaching, congregants can enhance their physicalContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Keeping your furry friends in mind when severe weather strikes should be a key part of your family’s safety plan, says the U.S. National Weather Service. Pet owners should be sure to: Bring pets indoors during storms. Never leave pets alone in the car — in hotContinue Reading