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Extra Calcium Safe for the Aging Eye
FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 -- To take calcium or not to take calcium, that is still the question. In a new study that contradicts earlier research, investigators... Read more
Affordable Care Act Brought Big Benefits to Women: Study
FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 -- More American women had health insurance and access to care after the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was fully in place in 2014, and... Read more
Managing MS
FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 -- Proper treatment can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) contend with their disease, an expert says. "Patients get a predisposed... Read more
AHA News: Is the New 'Fasting' Diet Trend Healthy?
FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- Tipping the scales at 233 pounds, Charles Joy realized he needed to make some changes. The... Read more
Could the U.S. Mail Deliver Better Colon Cancer Screening Rates?
FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 -- No one likes to get a colonoscopy, but new research suggests that mailing at-home colon cancer tests to folks who are overdue for... Read more
Gun Deaths Up Sharply Among America's Schoolkids
FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 -- Gun-related deaths among school-age children in the United States are increasing at alarming rates, researchers report. In 2017, gun... Read more
How to Raise Global Citizens of Tomorrow
FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 -- It's never too soon to teach kids to be culturally competent -- to learn about, respect and accept people whose culture is different... Read more
Is There a Safer Choice Than Opioids After a C-Section?
FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 -- Expectant moms often try to plan as many aspects of their upcoming delivery as they can. But one thing they might not consider is... Read more
Easy Eggs for a Nutritious Breakfast
FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 -- Recent research shows that eggs can be part of a healthful diet. Eggs are highly nutritious because they deliver the essential amino... Read more
Health Highlights: March 22, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: 'Game of Thrones' Actress Had Two Brain Aneurysms "Game... Read more
Health Tip: Hearing Loss Prevention
-- About 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. And about half of those over 75 have trouble hearing. Though age-related hearing loss... Read more
Health Tip: Reduce Risk of Tattoo Infection
-- More than 20 percent of adults in the United States report having at least one tattoo. Because ink is injected into the skin, the Centers for Disease... Read more
Tighter Gun Laws = Safer Schools
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 -- Stricter gun laws keep U.S. high school students safer, a new study says. Surveying nearly 100,000 high school students,... Read more
How to Help Your Kids Achieve a Healthy Weight
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 -- Obesity can lead to physical, social and emotional struggles for kids, so parents need to help their children maintain a healthy... Read more
New Heart Failure Device Is Approved
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 -- The Optimizer Smart System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people with chronic, moderate-to-severe... Read more
Baby Monkey May Offer Hope to Preserving Fertility of Kids With Cancer
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 -- She's cute, and perhaps a medical breakthrough. Scientists say they have used frozen testicular tissue to achieve the birth of a... Read more
Pesticides Tied to Autism Risk in Kids
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 -- Children who are exposed to common pesticides, either while in the womb or in the first year of life, may be more likely to develop... Read more
What Drives 'Anti-Vaxxer' Parents? It's a Mixed Bag, Study Shows
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 -- Anti-vaccination campaigns abound on social media, but the people involved are not necessarily driven by any single motivation, a... Read more
Attention, Seniors: Drink More Water and Head Off Disease
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 -- Not drinking enough water is a common but under-recognized problem among American seniors that puts their health at risk,... Read more
AHA News: Culture, Paycheck, Neighborhood Key to Your Heart's Health
THURSDAY, March 21, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- Eating a low-fat diet, getting regular exercise and watching your weight can help lower risk for... Read more
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