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Not Getting Enough Shut-Eye? You Have Plenty of Company
Their analysis of data from nearly 165,000 adults nationwide showed that the number who reported difficulty falling asleep at least once a week was up 1.4% between 2013 and 2017, and those who had...
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Cheap, Older Gout Drug Could Be a Lifesaver After Heart Attack
In the new trial, colchicine reduced by as much as 34% a heart attack survivor's combined risk of either dying from heart disease or having cardiac arrest, a heart attack, a stroke or angioplasty.
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Study Casts Doubt on Angioplasty, Bypass for Many Heart Patients
However, the results of a large and long-awaited clinical trial suggests that, in most cases, these procedures may not have provided any benefit over medications and lifestyle changes.
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Diabetes Tougher on Women's Hearts
Heart disease occurs an average of 15 years earlier in people with diabetes, and is their main cause of illness and death. In women, the connection between diabetes and heart disease is particularly...
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Recall: Frozen Cat Food for Salmonella Concerns
GoRaw LLC, doing business as Steve’s Real Food, has recalled its 2-pound bags of frozen Quest Beef Cat Food.
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Studies Confirm HPV Shot Is Safe
New studies included millions of doses of Gardasil 9 vaccine, the only vaccine currently used in the United States for the prevention of HPV-related cancers.
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Trump Backs Off Flavored E-Cigarette Ban
President Donald Trump, who pledged in September to ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, says that he wants to study the issue before taking any action.
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Recall: Breakstone Cottage Cheese for Plastic Bits
The recalled cottage cheese was shipped to retailers and distributors in the United States and Latin America.
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Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens
The nationwide poll of 819 parents with at least one child in middle school, junior high or high school found that while one-third were confident they could detect depression in their children,...
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Could Short People Have an Advantage When It Comes to A-Fib?
New research finds that a person's risk of atrial fibrillation (a-fib) increases by about 3% for every inch over the average height of 5-foot-7.
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Umbilical Cord 'Milking' Dangerous for Preemies
Squeezing the last drops of blood from the umbilical cord has been touted to help preterm babies get more of the nutrients they need, but it may be dangerous, a new study finds.
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States Act on Vaccine Exemptions as Outbreaks Rise
States are trying to counter anti-vaccination trends with laws to boost childhood vaccination rates and safeguard children, a new study finds.
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New Type of Drug Might Ease Migraines
Migraine sufferers who cannot get relief from existing medications may soon have a novel treatment option, a new trial suggests.
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What Happened to People With Half a Brain Removed
Is it even conceivable that a person be normal with just half a brain? A new analysis assessed brain health among six adults who had undergone a hemispherectomy as children.
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Medicare for All: FAQ
There's been a lot of debate and discussion about a health insurance plan known as Medicare for All. But what does that really mean?
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HPV Blamed for Rising Rates of Anal Cancer
Overall, anal cancer rates and deaths are increasing nearly 3% per year, making it one of the fastest-rising cancers.
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Study Spots Ties Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Diseases
The study included 821 RA patients and 2,455 people without the disease. Researchers identified 11 health conditions associated with rheumatoid arthritis, including epilepsy and pulmonary fibrosis.
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Recalls of Blood Pressure Med Took Toll on Patients' Health
Within the first month of the recall, there was a 55% increase of people coming to Ontario-area emergency departments complaining of high blood pressure.
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California Sues Juul for Targeting Teens
New York's attorney general has also sued Juul over marketing materials "geared toward youth."
View ArticleHome Whitening vs In-Office Whitening
Should you try at-home teeth whitening products or visit your dentist to whiten your teeth? We compare your options for a whiter, brighter smile. As many as 86% of Canadians want whiter teeth, so this...
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