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AHA News: Earth-Based or Star-Bound, Heed These Heart-Healthy Lessons From Space
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — On Feb. 20, 1962, John Glenn made history when he became the first American...
Exercise Surprise: Lifting Less Gets Better Results
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Changing up the amount of weight they lift could help weightlifters get stronger with less...
AHA News: What Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer and Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Red dresses and pink ribbons have helped millions of Americans become aware...
Stroke Risk High Among Blacks, Hispanics
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Blacks and Hispanics of Caribbean descent may have a much higher risk of stroke than whites,...
The Power of a Number: How Your Birthday Could Influence Your Care
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There may be something about a patient’s age of 80 that makes doctors alter their heart...
As Prices Rise for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Meds, Patients Go Without
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Rising drug costs are hampering the care of patients with debilitating neurological disorders...
First Baby Born From Use of Lab-Matured Frozen Egg
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In what doctors call a breakthrough, a cancer patient in France gave birth to the first baby...
Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2020
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Woman Plays Violin During Brain...
Quarantine Ends on Cruise Ship in Japan as Coronavirus Cases Near 75,000
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the number of coronavirus cases reached 75,000 and deaths topped 2,000, a two-week...
Artificial Heart Valve Would Grow With Kids, Cutting Need for Repeat Surgeries
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — An expandable artificial heart valve could save children with congenital heart disease from...
U.S. Scientists Take Key Step Towards Towards Coronavirus Vaccine
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There’s been a crucial move forward in efforts to develop vaccines and treatments against the...
Does Sexual Orientation Play a Role in Skin Cancer Risk?
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Gay and bisexual men in the United States have higher skin cancer rates than heterosexual...
Common Plastics Chemicals Linked to Autism Traits in Young Boys
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Young boys whose mothers were exposed to chemicals known as phthalates while pregnant may...
What’s Source of ‘Stinging Water’? Jellyfish Release Toxic Mucus
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The mystery of “stinging water” has been solved, scientists say. Stinging water is the...
Healthy ‘Mediterranean Diet’ Is Good for Your Microbiome
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The so-called Mediterranean diet is already considered one of the healthiest for your heart,...
Texting Trauma: Many Teens Suffer ‘Digital Dating Abuse’
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. teenagers may be using their smartphones to harass, humiliate or otherwise abuse...
FDA Approves Voltaren Arthritis Pain, Pataday for OTC Use
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved three drugs for nonprescription,...
Small Babies Have High Risk for Heart-Lung Weakness as Adults: Study
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Being small at birth after a full-term pregnancy could leave you gasping for breath later on in...
Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2020
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Japanese Couple on Delta Flight...
Measles Complications Can Affect Every Organ: Study
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Hepatitis, appendicitis and viral meningitis are among the serious complications that can occur...
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