FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials have revised downward the number of cases of a severe lung injury linked to vaping, from more than 450 cases cited last week to the total of 380 cases announced late Thursday. The decrease is due to the exclusion ofContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Stricter U.S. government standards for drinking water have reduced arsenic violations by public water systems, proving such safety regulations work, researchers say. Public water systems provide more than 80% of the nation’s drinking water. The new standard was introduced in 2001. Since then,Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — A hernia occurs when part of the body protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that contains it, says Cleveland Clinic. From weakened muscles to repeated strains of the abdominal and groin areas, a hernia has a variety of causes. To prevent a hernia, Cleveland ClinicContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol taxes do little to reduce the burden on American taxpayers for the harmful impacts of heavy drinking, a new study finds. The cost of harm caused by excessive drinking in the United States is just over $2 per drink, with about 80Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Despite calls for more diversity among doctors in the United States, a new study shows that minorities remain underrepresented in medical schools. Researchers found that between 2002 and 2017, the actual number of minority students in medical schools increased, but the rate ofContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of cases of severe lung disease linked to vaping has now doubled, with more than 450 people in 33 states struck by the illness, U.S. health officials reported Friday. At least three of those patients have died. The leading culprit atContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — From a car accident to a sports mishap, any incident that snaps the head forward and backward can trigger whiplash. Hallmarks of whiplash include pain, decreased range of motion and stiff neck. Because the injury can’t always be seen in imaging tests, symptoms are the primary wayContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When severe storms or hurricanes like Dorian sweep through communities with high winds and flooding, they can leave more than physical damage in their wake. New research suggests that dealing with the aftermath — which can include a damaged home and property —Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Certain chemicals made by the body may have helped prevent lung disease in some first responders who were exposed to toxic dust after the World Trade Center was destroyed on Sept. 11, 2001, researchers say. The investigators, from New York University School ofContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — A jammed finger can be a small fracture, dislocation or a sprain to one of the joints, says Mayo Clinic. The injury can be painful and the joint can swell. To treat a jammed finger, Mayo suggests: Ice the finger with a cold pack for up toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Drinking and driving an electric scooter doesn’t mix, according to a new study. Researchers reported serious injuries like brain bleeding or fractures that have happened while riding an electric scooter (e-scooter). Alcohol and drugs were a factor in many of these crashes. “E-scootersContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — High-quality health care can be difficult to find, says MedlinePlus. To choose a doctor, MedlinePlus suggests considering: What your insurance covers. Whether a healthcare provider or service is accredited. The location of a service. Hours that the service is available. Whether you like a doctor’s personality.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Swedish researchers think they have honed in on why people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to die prematurely. Accidental injuries, suicide and substance abuse all play a part, and psychiatric problems fuel these factors, a new study from the Karolinska InstituteContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — From a fall to an auto accident, many activities can lead to a dislocation, says Mayo Clinic. Dislocations happen when the ends of your bones are removed from their normal positions. If you believe you have a dislocated joint, seek medical care immediately. Until getting help, splintContinue Reading