THURSDAY, March, 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution takes a greater toll on the hearts of black Americans than whites, in part because they often live in poorer areas with more pollution, a new study...
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Although oily skin can clog pores and lead to increased acne breakouts, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say oily skin also has many benefits. Oil helps preserve the skin, and people with oily skin tend to...
After mass shootings, a cry for mandated treatment of people with mental illness often arises. Doing so, however, is unlikely to curb gun violence.
WEDNESDAY, March 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new study of pregnant women in the Caribbean further confirms that Zika virus causes birth defects, particularly if infection occurs early in pregnancy. About 7 percent of...
MONDAY, March 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Depression is a big problem in women during and after pregnancy, but it’s also a concern throughout the reproductive years. Now, new research reports that nearly 5 percent of...
After mass shootings, a cry for mandated treatment of people with mental illness often arises. Doing so, however, is unlikely to curb gun violence.
SUNDAY, March 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new heart pump cuts the risk of blood clots and stroke in patients with heart failure, research funded by the device maker shows. The study included 366 patients who received...
FRIDAY, March 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise, the role of caregivers has become increasingly important, a dementia expert notes. “A good...
THURSDAY, March 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Your wallet takes a hit when you donate a kidney to save someone’s life. That could be the reason for a steady decline in U.S. kidney donations by men and by people in...
Research demonstrates a two-way relationship between sleep problems and sexual problems, as well as between satisfying sex and sound sleep. If you want better sex, you need better sleep.