Sexless Marriage? How to Talk With Your Partner About It
2023-02-22
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Types of Psychotherapy: Finding the Right Fit for Your Needs
2023-02-22
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For anyone struggling with a mental health issue who is looking for support coping with stress or managing complicated feelings, help is available. It’s called psychotherapy, and it might be the answer you’re looking for. According to the American Psychiatric Association, psychotherapy “isContinue Reading
Thinner Cheeks, Lots of Tweaks: America’s Plastic Surgeons List Trends
2023-02-15
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From sculpting faces to show off cheek bones to removing excess skin above the eyelid, interest in a nip and tuck is up, an online survey of plastic surgeons reveals. The findings are based on responses from a selected group of members ofContinue Reading
Lessons From a Wildfire on How to Save Pets’ Lives
2023-02-13
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the wake of natural disasters like wildfires that have destroyed whole communities with alarming speed, some folks are focused on the beloved pets left behind — and how to save others in the future. More than 1,000 pets died in the MarshallContinue Reading
‘Neuroprotectant’ Drug Could Boost Outcomes After a Stroke
2023-02-09
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using a “neuroprotectant” drug alongside the standard surgical removal of a clot may slash the risk of death and disability following a stroke, a new study finds. The new medication, called ApTOLL, shields brain tissue from continuing damage by cooling down inflammation, theContinue Reading
Tying the Knot Could Keep High Blood Sugar at Bay
2023-02-08
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting hitched could help middle-aged and older folks get a better handle on their blood sugar, a new study reports. People living with a spouse appeared to be better able to maintain lower blood sugar levels than single folks, according to the findings.Continue Reading
Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Odds for Long COVID in Half
2023-02-07
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who get COVID-19 are at risk for long-term health consequences, but a healthy lifestyle may protect against long COVID, a new study suggests. Women who maintained six healthy habits — a healthy weight, didn’t smoke, exercised regularly, slept and ate well, andContinue Reading
Cancer in Dogs: Breed & Size Matter, Study Shows
2023-02-02
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If your dog is bigger, male and a purebred, it may get a diagnosis of cancer earlier in its life compared to other dogs, a new study finds. A dog’s size, gender and breed appear to affect its average age at cancer diagnosis,Continue Reading
Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals
2023-01-31
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic women who work as hairdressers are exposed to an array of chemicals, including many that have not been previously identified, a small study finds. Researchers found that compared with women of color in office jobs, hair stylists had higher levelsContinue Reading
Marriage Could Be a ‘Buffer’ Against Dementia
2023-01-31
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tying the knot is now tied to healthier aging brains: People who stay married for the long haul may gain some protection from dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found that compared with both divorced people and lifelong singles, older adults in aContinue Reading
Gum Disease Treatments Lose Their Punch in Heavy Smokers
2023-01-30
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Treatments for gum disease may have little benefit for heavy smokers, new research shows. The study findings suggest the need to rethink treatment of the common gum disease periodontitis, according to researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark. “To our surprise, we could seeContinue Reading
What Is Heartworm and How Can You Protect Your Pet From It?
2023-01-28
SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s possible to prevent heartworms in many of your furry friends — dogs, cats and ferrets, specifically. Heading off a severe and sometimes deadly illness simply requires regular, year-round preventive treatment through a pill, injection or topical medication, according to the U.S. FoodContinue Reading
Is Your State Among the Worst for Tobacco Control?
2023-01-25
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to tobacco control, some states do a far better job than others of preventing and reducing smoking. A new report from the American Lung Association (ALA) notes that California, Maine, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., are doing the best job ofContinue Reading
Home Drug Infusions Can Be Dangerous, But Many Home Care Staff Aren’t Trained
2023-01-23
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intravenous (IV) lines are generally associated with medical centers — picture a patient in a hospital bed, an IV drip-dropping needed fluids, nutrients and medicines into their arm. But millions now are receiving IV treatments at home, and a new study warns thatContinue Reading