SATURDAY, Dec. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it. “Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid,” said Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist atContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Margarine has gotten a bad rap for years, but a U.S. ban on partially hydrogenated oils may have made it a healthier choice than butter, a new study suggests. Before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned such oils in 2018, margarine containedContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Dec. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — This time of year can be hard on the heart. The United States has more heart attack deaths between Christmas and New Year’s Day than at any other time of year, so the American Heart Association (AHA) offers some holiday health tips. “TheContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Children at risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) might find some protection from the disease by spending more time in the sun, a small study suggests. Although MS is rare in children and young adults, those with relatives who have the condition have increasedContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Dec. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Planning ahead will reduce the risk of allergies and asthma interfering with your holiday plans, an expert says. “In addition to concerns about COVID-19, those with allergies and asthma sometimes have an added layer of anxiety because they need to always be thinkingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve had a heart attack or stroke, you might want to avoid ultra-processed foods, new research suggests. The study found that a high intake of such foods significantly increases the risk of another heart attack or stroke, and it’s more likely toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Coffee lovers know a steaming cup of java can quickly deliver energy and mental clarity every morning, but new research suggests it may also guard against Alzheimer’s disease in the long run. “Worldwide, a high proportion of adults drink coffee every day, makingContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Worried about climate change? You can do something about it every time you lift your fork, a new study suggests. Folks can reduce their personal carbon footprint by eating less red meat, nibbling fewer sweets and cutting back on tea, coffee and booze,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth decay, a new study of more than 4,000 American mothers has found. According to aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 pandemic, heart-healthy eating, and better ways to treat and prevent heart disease were among the hot topics that emerged during the American Heart Association’s annual meeting this week. “I was at the sessions yesterday, I was actually in clinic this morning,Continue Reading