CDC Warns of Deadly Outbreak of Meningitis in Florida
Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) One of the worst meningitis outbreaks in U.S. history has prompted public health officials to urge gay and bisexual men who live in Florida or plan to visit the state to get vaccinated right away. Twenty-four cases of meningitis (meningococcal disease) and seven deaths among […]
Acupuncture Might Ease Tension Headaches
Latest Migraine News By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) Tension headaches can make you feel like a vice is squeezing your entire head, and if you’re among the millions prone to these crushing headaches, a new study brings some welcome news. Acupuncture may help prevent tension headaches. Folks with chronic […]
Mom-to-Be’s Gum Disease Could Raise Odds for Premature Birth
Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) – A small preliminary study suggests that the health of an expectant mother’s gums may affect her likelihood of a preterm birth. The study compared oral inflammation and microbes in 33 women whose babies were born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, considered preterm, with 44 who […]
U.S. Death Rate From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Triples Over Two Decades
Latest Digestion News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) Americans may have a collective drinking problem, made worse by the obesity epidemic, new research suggests. The new study found that deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis have more than tripled in 20 years. In 1999, alcoholic cirrhosis — an advanced form of […]
As Heat Waves Continue, Experts Urge Steps to Stay Safe
Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, June 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) As a weekend heat wave that put more than 15 million Americans in the Northern and Central Plains on alert slowly moves east, the nation’s emergency doctors have advice to keep you safe. “Overexposure to the sun or heat can turn into an emergency […]
AHA News: Kitchen Magnet With List of Heart Attack Symptoms Convinced Him to Go to the Hospital
Latest Heart News FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Danny Saxon was finishing a job repairing and cleaning a pool this past February when he started feeling like he had bad indigestion. He popped a couple antacid pills and chugged a few bottles of water. He tried to make himself burp, hoping that […]
Sleep Throughout the Lifespan: When You Get Best, Worst Slumber
Latest Sleep News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) Americans are night owls at age 20, get the least sleep at 40, and then finally get more shut-eye after retirement. Those are among the key takeaways from a study that looked at the sleep patterns of Americans of all ages. […]
Both Food and Drink Keep You Hydrated for Summer Exercise
Latest Exercise & Fitness News SATURDAY, June 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) Keeping your body well-fueled and hydrated is a must during outdoor summer sports and exercise, a nutrition expert says. “For summer workouts, it’s important to make sure that adequate carbohydrates, fluids and electrolytes are consumed,” said sports dietitian Kristen Chang, assistant director of the […]
How Grief Harms the Body After a Spouse’s Death
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) Heartache and heartbreak are apt terms for the intense grief caused by losing a spouse. A new study says such a loss can lead to major health problems and even death, and the paper may help explain why that happens. When faced with stressful situations, […]
Beer Might Do a Man’s ‘Microbiome’ Good
Latest Digestion News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) Putting a new spin on the term “beer gut,” a small study suggests that a bottle a day may do a man’s gut bacteria some good. In a clinical trial of 19 healthy men, researchers found that a daily bottle of […]