By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) An experimental treatment may help slow the progression of the deadly brain disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study finds. Researchers called the results a promising step in the fight against a devastating and invariably fatal disease. And two […]
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) Children who spend too much time on computers or watching TV may have poorer reading and math skills, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed school test data of more than 1,200 Australian children when they were 8 and 9 years of age and again […]
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2020 Asphalt baking in the summer sunshine is no fun for tender feet, but a new study suggests it’s not doing your lungs any favors either. As it heats up, asphalt releases chemical compounds that contribute to air pollution. And its emissions double […]
Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2020 — Just over 54% of Americans now say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine in the first 12 months after it’s introduced, a significant increase from 42% in July, a new WebMD poll finds. However, only 27% of the […]
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) In the midst of the ‘Me Too’ movement, a new study finds that people sexually harassed at work may be at increased risk for attempted suicide and suicide. The findings out of Sweden show that workplace sexual harassment […]
THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) There’s more bad news about electronic cigarettes: Researchers have identified previously unknown toxins that can affect the heart and lungs of those who vape. The chemicals form when manufacturers combine flavorings with solvents in e-cigarettes, according to the study. These chemicals can irritate the […]
By Robin Foster and E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2020 (Healthday News) Colleges across America struggled to control coronavirus outbreaks on campus, even as Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday that sending students home after an outbreak is “the worst thing you could do.” Universities continue to be hit […]
THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) Indoor spaces often contains harmful chemicals, say researchers who found high levels of toxic flame retardants in the dust of some U.S. college classrooms. The chemicals have been linked to thyroid disease, infertility, decreased IQ, cancer and other health problems. They were released by […]
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2020 Men: A bulging belly may be bad for more than your heart. A new study suggests it might also up your risk of dying from prostate cancer. Researchers analyzed data from more than 218,000 men in Britain who were free of cancer when they enrolled in […]
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) A new review may offer guidance on women who contract COVID-19 during pregnancy. Pregnant women with COVID-19 are less likely to have symptoms than those who aren’t expecting — but they’re more likely to require critical care, according to the study. Having COVID-19 also […]