TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Truckers and others who are routinely exposed to diesel fumes while on the job might face a greater chance of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study...
Archive - February 2018
As the nation grapples with its opioid addiction epidemic, an understanding of how the drugs affect people is important. The powerful class of drugs actually can change the brain.
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women who leave the workforce after a breast cancer diagnosis are likely to be black or to have public health insurance or none at all, a new study finds. In fact, the study found...
Social isolation is linked to higher blood pressure, lower cognitive abilities and even increased chances of premature death.
SUNDAY, Feb. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Guys, a perfect shave may be more about preparation and technique than the actual razor. “The perfect shave is a combination of art and trial and error,” said Dr. Robert...
SATURDAY, Feb. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Your children may already be looking forward to summer camp. But when it comes to kids with asthma or allergies, parents need to take extra steps in planning their outdoor...
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The health risks are high for young people who use tanning beds, but not all parents seem to see it that way. To figure out why that is, researchers polled more than 1,200 parents of...
Research has resulted in advances in treating breast cancer in recent decades, but a wide gap exists in mortality rates between African-American women and white women. Here's a look into why.
THURSDAY, Feb. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Mention legalizing medical marijuana, and people often think two things: This will prompt teens to think marijuana use is OK, and more will start using it. Legalizing marijuana...
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Some potentially good news for folks taking opioids for chronic pain: It’s possible to slowly reduce the dosage without increasing discomfort, new research...