Karolina Jasko was a high school senior when a nail salon worker pointed out the black vertical line on her right thumbnail. Because she typically painted her nails, the black line had gone unnoticed and unheeded, but then it started to show signs of infection. At that point, Jasko sought out medical advice and got… read on >
If you wind up in the emergency room with a minor injury, the likelihood you will be prescribed unnecessary opioids may depend on where the hospital is located, new research suggests. For example, such prescriptions were much less likely to be offered in hospitals in Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and North Dakota, while… read on >
THURSDAY, July 26There have been many setbacks on the long road to finding a treatment that might slow or stop Alzheimer’s disease, but a new trial offers a glimmer of hope. Researchers report that an experimental drug called BAN2401 slowed mental decline by as much as 30 percent in Alzheimer’s patients. It also appeared to… read on >
Whole grains are an important part of a balanced diet and can help reduce your risk of developing some chronic diseases. Grains are a source of fiber, several B vitamins, and minerals such as iron, magnesium and selenium, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says. The agency mentions these possible advantages to adding more grains to… read on >
Healthy adults should get 150 minutes of moderate exercise or more each week, the American Heart Association suggests. Regular exercise can help improve your quality of life, the AHA says, and also may: Help relieve tension, anxiety, depression and anger. Reduce your risk for developing chronic health problems, such as cardiovascular disease. Improve blood cholesterol… read on >
You know that wearing seat belts and putting kids in appropriate car seats can save lives, but are you doing all you can to make your car a safe environment for little ones? Hundreds of thousands of car seats are recalled for safety defects every year, with more than 6 million recalled in 2014, the… read on >
Struggles with infertility can take an emotional toll. But a new study finds the stress that a woman often experiences during infertility treatment won’t limit her chances of success. The analysis looked at 20 studies that explored the stress surrounding infertility, a condition that touches millions of women around the world. “Infertility and its treatment… read on >
Fiber — derived from plant-based foods — has a number of health benefits including aiding digestion, helping you feel fuller longer and helping to curb overeating, the American Academy of Family Physicians says. Depending on your age and gender, you should get between 21 grams and 38 grams of fiber daily. Here are the academy’s… read on >
Many people won’t start the day without a cup of coffee. Caffeine, the stimulant found in coffee, isn’t harmful for most people who drink 400 milligrams (mg) or less each day, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. The average 8 oz. cup of coffee contains 95 to 200 mg of caffeine, while a 12-ounce… read on >
If you feel less than satisfied on a restricted-calorie diet, a protein boost just might be the answer. According to numerous studies, a diet with more protein than the typical 15 percent of calories will leave you feeling fuller and help conserve muscle as you lose fat. While high-protein diets typically get about 40 percent… read on >
