WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Dentists tend to be overeager when it comes to prescribing antibiotics, new research suggests. The study authors found that antibiotics prescribed to prevent infection during dental procedures weren’t necessary 81% of the time. That’s important because 10% of all antibiotic prescriptions come fromContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In what amounts to a double whammy for those living with HIV, a new American Heart Association scientific statement says these patients face higher heart risks but also major barriers to health care. Three-quarters of people in the United States with HIV areContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From cappuccinos to cold brew, coffee is a morning must for many Americans, but is it healthy and how much is too much? A University of South Australia study suggests a couple of cups to start your day probably won’t hurt — andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When a heart attack occurs, delaying treatment by even a few minutes could be deadly. But many people wait hours after symptoms set in to get care — either because they feel mentally “frozen” and unable to act, or because they’re slow toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Bulges (aneurysms) in the abdominal aorta can pose real danger, but research suggests a less invasive method may be as good a fix for the problem as traditional surgery. The less invasive procedure is called endovascular repair. There are a number of short-termContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Here’s another reason to keep your cholesterol under control: New research suggests that LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol may play a role in the development of early-onset Alzheimer’s. A rare form of the disease that occurs before the age of 65, early-onset Alzheimer’s hasContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking aspirin or anti-clotting medicines like Plavix won’t boost the risk of another stroke if you’ve already survived a bleeding stroke, a new study suggests. In fact, they might even help guard against a second brain bleed, the researchers noted. The findings “areContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Just a few extra pounds during adolescence may translate into higher odds for heart disease in adulthood, a new study of young men suggests. It included about 1.7 million Swedish men who began military service at ages 18 or 19 between 1969 andContinue Reading
SUNDAY, May 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding’s benefits seem to stretch well beyond motherhood: New research suggests it may reduce a woman’s risk of heart disease when she’s older. And the longer a woman breastfeeds, the lower the risk. In the study, researchers assessed heart and blood vessel healthContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — When the members of the hard rock band Hellyeah walked onstage for their first show in more than a year, everything looked different. The most glaring change was the absence of famed drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, who died suddenly in JuneContinue Reading