Home » Archives by category » News » Health (Page 168)
School Band Instruments Are Bacterial Hot Spots

Your child’s band instrument may be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, according to a new study.

Continue reading …
Football Concussions: Tests and Safety

WebMD talks about how coaches and other leaders can reduce the number of players playing with or after concussions, test for concussion effects, and keep football players safe.

Continue reading …
U.S. Death Rate Hits Record Low

U.S. adults are living longer than ever before and fewer infants are dying, according to data released today by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.

Continue reading …
Alternative Treatments for Chronic Pain

If you have chronic pain and are looking for alternatives to medication and surgery, you have a lot of options. Alternative pain treatments that doctors once scoffed at are now standard at many pain centers.

Continue reading …
ADHD May Boost Creativity in Adults

An attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis can make many aspects of learning more challenging for children and teens, but some adults with ADHD show signs of enhanced creativity, a study suggests.

Continue reading …
Dog Walkers Are More Active Overall

Man’s best friend helps motivate pet owners to move, it seems, and not only when Fido’s in tow.

Continue reading …
Whey Protein May Help Build Muscles

Eating whey protein may help build muscle mass even if the dairy substance is taken a day after a workout session, a new study indicates.

Continue reading …
Heavy Smokers in U.S. Dwindling

The number of heavy smokers declined by about 16% from 1965 to 2007, says a new report.

Continue reading …
Post-Stroke Depression Threatens Independence

Stroke survivors who are depressed, older and have additional medical problems may be more likely to be dependent on others for help than people who are younger and healthier — both physically and psychologically, a new study suggests.Stroke survivors who are depressed, older and have additional medical problems may be more likely to be dependent on others for help than people who are younger and healthier — both physically and psychologically, a new study suggests.

Continue reading …
Treating Depressed Moms Helps Kids’ Depression

Children who live with depressed moms are at high risk for depression, but successful treatment of the mother greatly improves the prospects for her child, a study shows.

Continue reading …