WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dehydration brings lots of risks — including urinary tract infections (UTIs). An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer fun. “Patients can experience more UTIs during the summer due to inadequate fluid intake, especially in the historic heatContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities. New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride, which has been used in toothpaste since 1956. The findings were publishedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lifting weights regularly builds strength and muscle — and it doesn’t matter if those weights are heavy or light. It’s the act itself, and being consistent, that pays off, according to a new study. All forms of resistance training are beneficial, including body-weightContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Call it a hand signal of sorts. New research from Germany shows that the common nerve disorder carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), may be a harbinger for heart failure among older folks. In a study of 164,000 people, those 60 years or older whoContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball is a hot trend and it’s getting folks exercising who haven’t been so active in a long time. It’s also racking up injuries — both overuse type and acute traumas — often in those aged 50 and up. A new poll suggestsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People with Parkinson’s disease often aren’t getting the care they need for the debilitating movement disorder, a new study reports. Three in 10 are relying on primary care doctors to treat their disorder, and 1 in 10 aren’t seeing a doc at all,Continue Reading
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A fentanyl dealer has been found guilty of second-degree murder in what authorities believe is the first-ever murder conviction for dealing the dangerous drug. The conviction happened in Placer County, Calif., in a case involving the fatal overdose last summer of a 15-year-oldContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When they need health care, Americans can be slapped with surprise medical costs because of loopholes in the law and “junk fees,” according to the White House. The Biden administration is taking action on several fronts to deal with these unexpected costs. “EvadingContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New federal initiatives could help save Americans money on health care costs. President Joe Biden announced plans Friday to target surprise medical bills, scam insurance and third-party credit cards and loans that carry high interest charges, the Associated Press reported. Limiting “junk” insuranceContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball has burst onto the scene, inspiring people of all ages to pick up a paddle. But as with any sport, it’s possible to get hurt. Some best practices can help prevent injuries, according to a sports medicine expert. For pickleball players, theContinue Reading
SATURDAY, July 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – It’s been said many times, but it deserves repeating: Use caution when handling fireworks. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is repeating the message to try to help people avoid injuries to the fingers, hands, arms and face. “It may be aContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with disabilities are discriminated against in health care settings — to the detriment of their health, according to their parents. Thirty in-depth interviews with parents of children with disabilities revealed a disturbingly common thread. “They mistreated her and treated her like aContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Growing up in poverty may harm the structural wiring of a child’s brain, a new study claims. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found a link between both neighborhood and household poverty and the brain’s white matter tracts. TheseContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study shows that older Americans with health issues are now staying with their Medicare Advantage managed plans, rather than swapping them for traditional plans through a health insurer. Although Medicare Advantage has been criticized in the past for “cherry-picking” healthy patients,Continue Reading