MONDAY, June 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Take a stroll down the beauty products aisle and you’ll see rows of colorful packages, even some with pictures of fruit on them. It’s easy to see how about a dozen kids a day end up in the emergency room due to exposureContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A face-lift for Father’s Day, anyone? It could happen: A new report finds many more men are taking advantage of the same plastic surgeries that have long been associated with women. The midlife decision by men to try a face-lift or other procedureContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Radiation treatment for lung cancer can help extend lives, but it might also raise a patient’s odds for heart attacks and heart failure, a new study shows. Many patients may have no choice but to accept the risk: For about half of peopleContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Despite its vibrant green and red stalks, rhubarb might be one of the most overlooked plants in the garden. An acquired taste, it looks like celery and has a tart tang, yet is used in many dessert recipes, from compote to pie. AsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Apart from the sheer fun of owning a pet, having a dog enhances well-being and even personal growth in many ways. Caring for a dog teaches kids responsibility and offers everyone in the family unconditional love. Many studies have found that the socialContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Creamy and rich, yogurt is a versatile dairy food that can be turned into delicious meals. It’s high in protein, probiotics to help with digestion, and other essential nutrients like calcium. Research has shown that the fat in yogurt doesn’t damage your heart,Continue Reading
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From positive effects on cholesterol levels to reducing the risk of heart disease and even some cancers, nuts are good for you. Ounce for ounce, they are nutrient powerhouses with beneficial fats and plant protein. Many studies recommend eating 1-1/2 ounces of nutsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Juicing nutrient-rich green vegetables like kale, broccoli and spinach gives you a brew of many vitamins and minerals, all in just one cup. But green juices can have an overpowering flavor, so many people want to cut their “bite” with the natural sweetnessContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Whether you grow it yourself or buy it at your farmers’ market or grocery store, zucchini is a great way to add variety to traditional dishes and even increase portion sizes of favorite recipes without extra calories. Love cool cucumber salad? For aContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Are you in the mood to mix up something sinful, but don’t want to wreck your healthy eating plans? Use a stand mixer to do the heavy blending and whipping for three better-for-you treats. Do-ahead pizza dough: To get more whole grains intoContinue Reading
SUNDAY, June 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cutting-edge prostate cancer drugs that help extend life in the toughest cases might also be useful in fighting less aggressive tumors, two new clinical trials suggest. Two drugs that interfere with cancer’s ability to use testosterone for fuel, apalutamide (Erleada) and enzalutamide (Xtandi),Continue Reading
SATURDAY, June 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Adding a newer drug to standard hormone therapy lengthens the lives of younger women with advanced breast cancer, a new trial has found. The drug, called Kisqali (ribociclib), is already approved for treating such patients — based on earlier results showing it canContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Heart failure is a common ailment afflicting older Americans, and many take drugs called diuretics to rid the body of excess fluid buildup that can impede breathing. Now, a team of Brazilian researchers say that, in some cases, it’s safe for patients withContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vaping is gaining a foothold in an unlikely population: New research shows a growing number of cancer patients are using electronic cigarettes. “The gradual but steady increase is quite striking,” said study author Dr. Nina Sanford, an assistant professor of radiation oncology atContinue Reading