TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Losing 10 percent of your body weight appears to reduce pain related to obesity, even in non-weight-bearing areas, a new study finds. “It’s been known for some time that...
Archive - February 2018
The U.S. has had multiple drug epidemics, and, until recently, has not had evidence-tested ways to help people. That has changed. New medicines can help. But other medical issues should also be addressed.
MONDAY, Feb. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Your pet rat could make you very sick by transmitting a virus that’s newly emerged in North America, U.S. health officials warn. Seoul virus is a rat-borne hantavirus that...
Year after year, southern states consistently rank among the worst in the US for health and wellness.
SUNDAY, Feb. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, but there are a number of things you can do to protect yourself, a cardiologist says. “Heart disease kills...
SATURDAY, Feb. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If the constant stream of bad news from around the world gets to you, one psychiatrist suggests that helping others might make you feel better. “The sheer volume of stressful...
FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that nearly one-third of households in Columbus, Ohio have difficulty getting enough food or obtaining healthy food. The findings suggest that food insecurity in the...
THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl may have already taken a hidden hit before setting foot on the field, a new study suggests. The...
Great strides have been made in cancer care over the past decades. As World Cancer Day on Feb. 4 approaches, it's important to note the growing role that kindness and empathy play in good care.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Migraine sufferers might have to worry about more than just dealing with debilitating headaches. Migraine patients could also face an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes...