Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2018
2018-01-17
AIDS Activist Dr. Mathilde Krim Dies at 91
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Coconut Tree Brand Frozen Shredded Coconut
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Health Tip: Is Your Food Still Good After Power Outage?
2018-01-17
(HealthDay News) — If you lose power, it’s a good idea to keep your refrigerator and freezer closed to keep food safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. A refrigerator will stay cold for about four hours, and a freezer should preserve food for up to 48 hours ifContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Jan. 12, 2018
2018-01-12
Wild Monkeys in Florida Could Pass Herpes to People
Eric Clapton Reveals Tinnitus Hearing Problem
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Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Food Poisoning
2018-01-12
(HealthDay News) — One in six Americans gets food poisoning each year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. That adds up to 48 million cases annually. The germs behind food poisoning and the symptoms they cause vary. But symptoms frequently include: Abdominal cramps. Diarrhea, which may be watery orContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Jan. 11, 2018
2018-01-11
Trump Policy Shift on Medicaid Work Requirement Could Affect Millions of People
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Health Highlights: Jan. 9, 2018
2018-01-09
Study Links Ibuprofen With Male Infertility
Mitt Romney Treated for Prostate Cancer Last Year
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How to Get Your Health on Track for 2018
2018-01-06
SATURDAY, Jan. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For those still open to adding to their list of New Year’s resolutions, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering its top 10 healthy suggestions. First, Americans should make an effort to cut back on sugary drinks, medical experts advise. Diabetes screening isContinue Reading
More Pregnant Women Are Using Pot
2017-12-27
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — An analysis of urine samples from roughly 300,000 California women finds that more than 7 percent used marijuana while pregnant. What’s more, rates of pot use in pregnancy have steadily risen over the years — from 4.2 percent of women in 2009 toContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2017
2017-12-27
Trump Administration Relaxing Fines Against Nursing Homes
Doctors to Remove 10-pound Tumor From Boy’s Nose
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Bah, Hum (Stomach) Bug! Essential Holiday Food Safety Tips
2017-12-25
MONDAY, Dec. 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A stomach bug can quickly put a damper on your Christmas Day festivities. If you’re teaching children how to prepare favorite family recipes, include important lessons about food safety, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. The last thing you want to give yourContinue Reading
Health Tip: Fry Your Turkey Safely
2017-12-22
(HealthDay News) — Fried turkey has become a trendy dish for the holidays. Here are some safe-preparation suggestions, courtesy of the U.S. National Safety Council: Set up the fryer more than 10 feet fromthe house. Keep children away from the fryer. Locate a flat area to ensure that the oilContinue Reading
Light Up the Holidays Safely
2017-12-20
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Colorful lights and candles can make the holidays sparkle, but child safety should be a priority when decking the halls or trimming a tree, a leading pediatricians’ group says. Christmas trees adorn many homes during the holidays but they can pose fire andContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2017
2017-12-20
Embryo Frozen for 25 Years Results in Successful Birth
Salmonella Infection Linked to Rattlesnake Pills: CDC
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Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2017
2017-12-19
John McCain Returns Home From Hospital
Cellphone Radiation Safety Guidelines Released by California Health Officials
HHS Not Banning Words at CDC: Official
New Trump Administration Rules on Birth Control Blocked by Judge
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