THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — With cigarette costs rising, more smokers are turning to cigars or “rolling their own” to cut costs, suggests a new U.S. government report that shows a substantial increase in the use of non-cigarette tobacco products. Cigarette smoking continues to decline, according to the report released Thursday. A modest 2.5 […]
Archive for August, 2012
Smokers Drop Pricey Cigarettes for Cheaper Alternatives: CDC
Smokers Drop Pricey Cigarettes for Cheaper Alternatives: CDC
THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — With cigarette costs rising, more smokers are turning to cigars or “rolling their own” to cut costs, suggests a new U.S. government report that shows a substantial increase in the use of non-cigarette tobacco products. Cigarette smoking continues to decline, according to the report released Thursday. A modest 2.5 […]
When Parents Get Active, So Do Kids: Study
It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do. Views: 0
When Parents Get Active, So Do Kids: Study
It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do. Views: 0
Health Tip: If Your Older Child Wets the Bed
It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do. Views: 0
Health Tip: If Your Older Child Wets the Bed
It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do. Views: 0
Asthma Common Among Olympic Athletes
THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — Asthma and airway hyper-responsiveness are the most common chronic conditions among Olympic athletes, affecting about 8 percent of the competitors, according to a new study. The Australian researcher suggested the conditions may be linked to the athletes’ intense training, particularly those who participate in endurance sports or winter sports. […]
Asthma Common Among Olympic Athletes
THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — Asthma and airway hyper-responsiveness are the most common chronic conditions among Olympic athletes, affecting about 8 percent of the competitors, according to a new study. The Australian researcher suggested the conditions may be linked to the athletes’ intense training, particularly those who participate in endurance sports or winter sports. […]
Health Tip: Quench Your Thirst Without Extra Calories
It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do. Views: 0
Health Tip: Quench Your Thirst Without Extra Calories
It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do. Views: 0
Health Highlights: Aug. 2, 2012
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: FDA Approves Ingestible Medical Sensor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved an ingestible medical sensor that reports vital information on a patient’s health back to his or her doctor. The device, from Proteus […]
Health Highlights: Aug. 2, 2012
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: FDA Approves Ingestible Medical Sensor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved an ingestible medical sensor that reports vital information on a patient’s health back to his or her doctor. The device, from Proteus […]
Common Skin Cancer a Chronic Condition, Study Says
THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — Here’s yet another reason to go easy on the tanning this summer: A new study affirms that basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, should be viewed as a chronic disease. That’s because once most people have a single occurrence, they are at risk of getting […]
Musicians’ Brains Might Have an Edge on Aging
THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — It’s been said that music soothes the savage beast, but if you’re the one playing the instrument it might benefit your brain. A growing body of evidence suggests that learning to play an instrument and continuing to practice and play it may offer mental benefits throughout life. Hearing has […]
CDC: West Nile season off to an early start
ATLANTA (AP) — More serious illnesses from West Nile virus have been reported so far this year than any since 2004, health officials said Wednesday. Through the end of July, 241 human cases have been reported in 22 states, including four deaths. Texas, especially around the Dallas area, has seen the bulk of them. Health […]
CDC: West Nile season off to an early start
ATLANTA (AP) — More serious illnesses from West Nile virus have been reported so far this year than any since 2004, health officials said Wednesday. Through the end of July, 241 human cases have been reported in 22 states, including four deaths. Texas, especially around the Dallas area, has seen the bulk of them. Health […]
South Korean weightlifter takes gold for worst Olympics injury as his elbow snaps back lifting 357lbs
By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 21:19 EST, 1 August 2012 | UPDATED: 02:19 EST, 2 August 2012 South Korean Olympic weightlifter Jaehyouk Sa was forced to abandon the competition today after his elbow snapped back while he was attempting a 162kg lift. The reigning champion in the men’s 77kg category was taken to hospital after […]
South Korean weightlifter takes gold for worst Olympics injury as his elbow snaps back lifting 357lbs
By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 21:19 EST, 1 August 2012 | UPDATED: 02:19 EST, 2 August 2012 South Korean Olympic weightlifter Jaehyouk Sa was forced to abandon the competition today after his elbow snapped back while he was attempting a 162kg lift. The reigning champion in the men’s 77kg category was taken to hospital after […]
Mother loses dead son’s fight against Amazon for sending him home without pay while he battled the cancer that killed him
Son was sent home with a mystery illness later diagnosed as cancer His mother promised him she would take the international giant to court After being sent home, David fell behind with his bills and payments Judge rules in favour of online giant Amazon say they did not act in a discriminatory way By Anna […]
Mother loses dead son’s fight against Amazon for sending him home without pay while he battled the cancer that killed him
Son was sent home with a mystery illness later diagnosed as cancer His mother promised him she would take the international giant to court After being sent home, David fell behind with his bills and payments Judge rules in favour of online giant Amazon say they did not act in a discriminatory way By Anna […]