WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Although they report difficulty breathing and discomfort while wearing a face mask, most people with asthma still use them in public places during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds. University of Illinois Chicago researchers conducted an online survey of more than 500Continue Reading

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A seemingly endless wait in an emergency department can be taxing for many reasons, but new research suggests that long delays in being admitted to the hospital may even raise a patient’s risk of death within the following 30 days. Why? One possibleContinue Reading

TUESDAY, Jan. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Young patients with early-onset scoliosis, a dangerous curvature of the spine, have two options for surgery, but a new study finds one of the procedures results in fewer complications. For 8- to 11-year-olds, growth-friendly surgery that allows the spine to continue growing mightContinue Reading

THURSDAY, Dec. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Gum disease isn’t just a threat to your teeth. It also increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, mental woes and more, British researchers report. “The study reinforces the importance of prevention, early identification and treatment of periodontal disease, and the need forContinue Reading

MONDAY, Dec. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — French Bulldogs are incredibly cute, sporting adorable snub snouts, big round heads, bright wide eyes and large bat ears. Unfortunately, the physical traits that make them one of the most popular breeds in the United States and United Kingdom also saddle them withContinue Reading

THURSDAY, Dec. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — NFL players are four times more likely to die of Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) than other people, new research finds, adding to known links between football-related head injuries and brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). And the longer theyContinue Reading

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Kids with severe epilepsy may take multiple medications and follow special diets, yet still suffer seizures. Now a small study suggests medical marijuana may sometimes help when other therapies fail. British researchers found that medical pot slashed seizures by almost 90% and reducedContinue Reading

FRIDAY, Dec. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — “Fights off tumors and alleviates symptoms of chemotherapy,” one vape’s advertising claims, while another is touted as an “asthma remedy, ADHD remedy, and dementia treatment.” Don’t believe the hype. Despite claims that certain vaping products may alleviate health problems, there’s no proof thatContinue Reading

THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Regular physical activity has all sorts of benefits, and now researchers say it may help ward off serious pneumonia. Until now, it wasn’t clear how exercise affected the risk of pneumonia, an infection of the lung tissue usually caused by bacteria or viruses.Continue Reading