FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Need another reason to keep your weight under control? Excess weight can cause dislocation of your knee and may even lead to a complication that results in amputation of your leg. A new study attributes a surge in dislocated knees to the U.S.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) — As humans evolved, height and weight developed at different rates. That’s the conclusion of researchers who analyzed 311 fossil specimens of modern-day human’s hominin ancestors, dating from 4.4 million years ago to humans who lived after the last ice age. Hominin evolution wasContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Health literacy refers to how well people get access to the health information and services they need, and their ability to make informed decisions based on this access. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, more than 90 million adults have poor health literacy. This canContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Fun, decorative drinking glasses may contain potentially harmful levels of lead and cadmium, a new British study says. University of Plymouth researchers analyzed 72 new and second-hand decorated drinking glasses, including tumblers, beer and wine glasses, and jars. Around 7 out of 10Continue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Complaining of burnout and job dissatisfaction, many U.S. doctors plan to reduce their work hours or leave medicine altogether, a new study reveals. “Our findings have profound implications for health care organizations,” according to the researchers from the American Medical Association (AMA), theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) — When Americans need medical care, almost one in two people choose the emergency room, a new study reveals. “I was stunned by the results. This really helps us better understand health care in this country,” said Dr. David Marcozzi. He is an associateContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) — More than half of Americans regularly take about four prescription medications, increasing the likelihood that mistakes could occur, according to Consumer Reports. People taking multiple prescription medications should visit their doctor for a “medication checkup.” By showing their doctor or pharmacist a comprehensiveContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration’s repeated efforts to topple Obamacare have not thwarted the program’s annual enrollment for health insurance. Starting Wednesday, consumers may renew their coverage or join a new plan for 2018, though the ease of enrollment may depend on what state theyContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Kids may encounter some scary surprises on Halloween, but they shouldn’t get injured while they go trick-or-treating. However, U.S. emergency departments reported more than 700,000 Halloween-related injuries involving children and teens between 2007 and 2016. In many cases, kids are sustaining head orContinue Reading
More than one-quarter make choices that could undermine their health, report saysContinue Reading
Pediatricians’ group updates infection-prevention guidelines for medical officesContinue Reading
How modern medicine uses leeches, snakes, maggots and more to save livesContinue Reading
8 in 10 qualify for tax credits that help lower their costs, experts sayContinue Reading
For choking or possible poisoning, poll finds many parents need an emergency refresher courseContinue Reading