Dry trees are a fire hazard, so pick a fresh one and keep it watered, doctors’ group advises. (HealthDay News) — Choosing the perfect Christmas tree is a fun tradition for many families, but it’s important to consider fire safety when decorating for the holidays, a pediatricians’ group advises. People who opt for an artificial …
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The changes are similar to those observed in some obese patients, researchers say. (HealthDay News) — Getting too little sleep alters the balance of bacteria in the gut, a change that’s linked to certain metabolic conditions, including obesity and type 2 diabetes, new research shows. For the study, European researchers limited the sleep of nine …
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New 21st Century Cures Act passed by Congress, has initiatives to boost mental and physical health. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Congress has passed sweeping bipartisan health care legislation intended to expand medical research and speed up approval of new drugs and medical devices. The $6.3 billion bill, called the 21st …
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Individuals who practice yoga have seen a drop in their pressure levels. THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Yoga may help reduce blood pressure in people who are at risk for developing hypertension, a new study finds. “Patients with pre-hypertension [slightly elevated blood pressure] are likely to develop hypertension [high blood pressure] unless they …
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While artificial blood could save lives on battlefield and in remote areas, much more study is needed. SATURDAY, Dec. 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Artificial blood stored as a powder could one day revolutionize emergency medicine and provide trauma victims a better chance of survival. Researchers have created an artificial red blood cell that effectively …
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These athletes will need help adopting healthy lifestyles after their careers end, researcher says. MONDAY, July 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Offensive linemen who play college football — even at small Division III schools — are getting bigger than ever, a new study shows. Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston found these players were 38 percent heavier … Read More
Increase may be due to lax screening or more aggressive disease, experts say. TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) — New cases of advanced prostate cancer in the United States have skyrocketed 72 percent in the past decade, a troubling new study shows. The biggest increase was among men aged 55 to 69, with a 92 percent jump seen over … Read More
