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SUNDAY, June 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Head injuries from riding electric scooters without a helmet are on the rise, a new study reports. Between 2008 and 2017, nearly 32,000 injuries were estimated nationwide, according to a review of records in the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury SurveillanceContinue Reading

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SUNDAY, June 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Eight of every 10 American households buys sodas and other sugary drinks each week, adding up to 2,000 calories per household per week, new research shows. To put that in perspective, 2,000 calories is equal to the recommended average caloric intake for anContinue Reading

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TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Having emergency heart surgery is always risky, but a new case report reveals an unexpected danger: A flash fire ignited a man’s chest during such a procedure. A 60-year-old man underwent lifesaving heart surgery for a torn aorta, the main artery that carriesContinue Reading

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MONDAY, June 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In what amounts to a double whammy for those living with HIV, a new American Heart Association scientific statement says these patients face higher heart risks but also major barriers to health care. Three-quarters of people in the United States with HIV areContinue Reading

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SUNDAY, June 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More American women under age 65 have been diagnosed sooner and treated earlier for ovarian cancer since the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010, new research shows. And, more women received treatment within 30 days of diagnosis, improving their survival odds,Continue Reading

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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

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(HealthDay News) — Both national and local parks afford visitors excellent opportunities to see animals in their natural habitats. But these situations come with risks and responsibilities. Wild animals can be dangerous and unpredictable, says the National Park Service. It urges park-goers to follow these guidelines: Observe wildlife from aContinue Reading

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TUESDAY, May 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There’s been a steep uptick in aggressive uterine cancers among American women, especially black women, since 2000, a new study shows. It also found that black women with these aggressive cancers have lower survival rates than other women. Researchers at the U.S. NationalContinue Reading