Planting trees and bushes near busy highways helps clear the air of harmful air pollutants from motor vehicles, new research affirms. “They provide benefits that go beyond aesthetics,” Roby Greenwald, an associate professor of public health at Georgia State University in Atlanta, said in a university news release. “But,” he added, “I don’t want to… read on > read on >
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CDC, AMA Issue Calls to Get Vaccinated Against Measles
Two of America’s leading health organizations are highlighting a global rise in measles cases as yet another reason for families to make sure they get the measles vaccine. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Medical Association (which represents the nation’s doctors), each issued advisories on Monday stressing the need for… read on > read on >
Angry? Venting to Others Probably Won’t Help You
Grumbling and grousing to others isn’t an effective way of reducing rage, a new review shows. Folks who vent about a source of anger might feel better in the moment, but that won’t diminish their ire, researchers found. Instead, stress-reducing techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation and yoga are much more effective alternatives than griping,… read on > read on >
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Yeast Ear Infections in Dogs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat yeast ear infections in dogs. DuOtic is also the first ear infection medication that does not contain an antibiotic, the FDA said in its approval announcement. The drug will allow veterinarians to avoid using antibiotics when treating dogs with yeast-only ear infections,… read on > read on >
Measles Outbreaks Have CDC Tweaking Travel Guidelines
As millions of Americans prepare to travel abroad this summer and measles outbreaks increase worldwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tightened its guidance on how travelers should handle the potential health threat. Americans planning to fly to other countries should consult their doctors at least six weeks before they leave, if… read on > read on >
Waterborne Parasite That Can Kill Dogs Is Spreading to U.S. West
A parasite that can kill dogs has been found in a portion of the Colorado River that runs through Southern California. Heterobilharzia americana is a flatworm usually referred as liver fluke. It has never been reported this far west, according to scientists at UCRiverside, who are warning pet owners of the danger. The worm can… read on > read on >
Pooch Power: ‘Relax’ Brainwaves Begin When Folks Play With Dogs
Playing fetch or grooming Fido isn’t just good for your precious pooch — it also benefits your brain. Such interactions appear to strengthen brain waves associated with rest and relaxation, South Korean researchers report in the March 13 issue of the journal PLOS One. Their small study compared people’s mood or hormone levels before and… read on > read on >
There Are Multiple Child Asthma Triggers in Dirty Air
There’s a toxic stew of chemicals in polluted air that can all trigger asthma attacks in kids, new research shows. Also, where a child lives — for example, near factories or highways — greatly influences how much they’re exposed to these toxins, reports a team from Washington State University in Spokane. “It’s not just one… read on > read on >
What’s Your ‘Sleep Type’? Research Reveals 4 Key Patterns
Do you struggle to sleep during the week and play catch up on the weekend? Do you toss and turn all night long and start the day in a fog? Are you a napper? Or are you among the lucky folks who have no problem getting enough shuteye? Researchers at Penn State University report that… read on > read on >
Cyberattack Leaves Health Care Providers Reeling Weeks Later
Following a cyberattack on the largest health insurer in the United States last month, health care providers continue to scramble as insurance payments and prescription orders continue to be disrupted and physicians lose an estimated $100 million a day. That estimate was generated by First Health Advisory, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in the health… read on > read on >