TUESDAY, June 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new rule that would require tobacco companies to slash nicotine levels in cigarettes could be issued Tuesday by the Biden administration. The rule, which would have an unprecedented effect in lowering smoking-related deaths, would be unveiled as part of a compilation ofContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While chronic stress is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke, most cat and dog owners say pets help them chill out and stay active. A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on theirContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) – A federal appeals court has ruled that the EPA must take another look at whether the key ingredient in the weed killer Roundup poses a cancer risk, although the product will remain on the market for now. In its ruling, issued Friday, theContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — What goes through your dog’s mind when you tell him to find his favorite toy? Hungarian researchers say Fido relies on a mental image based on sensory features. Dogs call to mind the way that toy looks, feels and smells. The finding —Continue Reading
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Heartache and heartbreak are apt terms for the intense grief caused by losing a spouse. A new study says such a loss can lead to major health problems and even death, and the paper may help explain why that happens. When faced withContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Treating precancerous anal growths in people with HIV slashes their risk of anal cancer by more than half, according to a new study. Researchers found that treating these growths — called high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) — is a safe and effective wayContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — English bulldogs are plagued by health problems due to their breeding, which needs to be changed to improve their well-being, British researchers say. The short skull, protruding jaw, skin folds and squat, heavy build that are part of their breed standards put EnglishContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Catnip may do more than give cats a wicked buzz: A new study finds it may also help protect them from pests such as mosquitoes. The leaves of catnip and its Asian counterpart, silvervine, contain nepetalactol and nepetalactone — two types of compoundsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The first reported case of a cat giving COVID-19 to a person shouldn’t alarm pet owners, but a Canadian expert says it’s a reminder to take precautions. “I think it’s important for us to recognize this virus still can move between species,” veterinaryContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore. Yet, a new study suggests that adults who share their beds with a partnerContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — You can add more risk of broken bones to the long list of health harms that smoking poses to men. Along with cancer and respiratory diseases, men who smoke have a significantly increased risk of osteoporosis, fractures and early death, a new studyContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you sleep with Fido or Fluffy, you’re in good company, a new survey shows. Nearly half of respondents to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) poll said they share their bed with a pet, and 46% of those people said theyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration weighs banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, a new study strengthens the tie between mint-flavored tobacco and teen smoking. According to the survey, adolescents who began smoking using menthols tended to smoke an average of nearlyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A blood test could save some colon cancer patients from getting unnecessary chemotherapy following surgery, while making sure that those who would benefit from the treatment get it, researchers report. The circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test looks for minute amounts of genetic materialContinue Reading