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More and More Seniors Are Binge Drinking
Among seniors, binges are most common in men and those who use cannabis, researchers found. Experts said the trend is troubling, because older people should actually be cutting back on alcohol.
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Researchers Weigh Benefits, Risks of PPIs
PPIs, or proton pump inhibitors, are among the most common prescription drugs and are used to treat acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and stomach ulcers.
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Vitamin A Linked to Lower Odds of Common Skin Cancer
The study of around 125,000 Americans found that people with the highest intake of vitamin A lowered their risk of squamous cell skin cancer by around 15%
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Mild Head Injury Can Impair Your Sense of Smell
It's been known that such problems could occur after a major concussion. But this study found it's also true for minor concussions caused by accidents such as falling off a bike with a helmet on
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Georgia City Pledges To Test Air for Toxic Gas
The city of Smyrna, GA has pledged to do independent air testing for a cancer-causing chemical released by a medical sterilizing plant there , which would make it one of just a handful of communities...
View ArticleSleep Apnea: Top Ten Signs and Symptoms for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea impacts the sleep and overall health and well-being of nearly 860,000 diagnosed Canadian adults 18 years and older. In addition to diagnosed cases, more than one-quarter of Canadian adults...
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Drug Duo May Be a Weapon Against a Common Leukemia
The phase 3 trial of more than 500 U.S. patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) found that a combination of rituximab and ibrutinib extended patient survival.
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Man Holds His Own Heart After Transplant Surgery
A hospital program lets people recovering from transplants hold their former heart in their hands while learning how to care for their new one.
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3-D Printers Might Someday Make Replacement Hearts
Researchers have developed a new bioprinting method capable of creating parts of the human heart out of collagen.
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GA Governor To Investigate Toxic Air At Plants
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he is working with government officials to investigate toxic air emissions from two medical sterilization plants in the state.
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No-Tobacco Policy for New Workers in Ohio City
There will be no random testing for nicotine or tobacco. Workers hired after July 15 will be tested only for "reasonable suspicion."
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Hair Loss Not Just a Male Problem
Hair loss is just as common in women, and it can occur due to factors such as genetics, and the hairstyles and hair products used by women.
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Blood Test May Spot Signs of Early Alzheimer's
The blood test may be even more sensitive than the current gold standard -- a PET brain scan -- at detecting early amyloid accumulation in the brain, according to the authors.
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Covington Citizens Urge Testing for Toxic Pollution
More than 150 Covington area citizens turned out for a community meeting Thursday to discuss toxic pollution coming from a local medical device sterilizing plant.
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Dangerous Sesame Allergy Affects Many Americans
More than 1.5 million children and adults in the United States have sesame allergy -- more than previously believed, a new study finds.
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Frailty Not a Normal Part of Aging
Frailty is not just a byproduct of aging, but a standalone medical condition, researchers report.
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Entenmann's Little Bites Cookies Recalled
One lot of 5-pack Mini Chocolate Chip Entenmann's Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies has been recalled because there may be plastic pieces in the packages, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. says.
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14 Hospitalizations May Be Linked to Vaping
Possible vaping-related breathing problems have led to the hospitalization of 14 teens and young adults in Wisconsin and Illinois.
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State OKs New Plan to Cut Toxic Pollution at Plant
Sterigenics said last week that it had just submitted an application for a permit for the proposed facility changes. The company has been the target of protests from Smyrna-area residents concerned...
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Could a 'Tickle' a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
The tickle treatment is called transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS). The procedure involves placing custom-made clips containing electrodes on the part of your ear called the tragus; that's...
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