Lymphedema in Legs Strikes 1 in 3 Female Cancer Survivors
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After surviving cancer, many older women suffer severe leg swelling that interferes with everyday life, a new study finds.About one-third of older women develop this chronic condition — called lymphedema — …
Learn MoreHealth Care Under Siege: Voices From the War in Ukraine
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the war in Ukraine enters its third week, the scale of the devastation is placing the health of all Ukrainians — and the country’s health care system itself — in peril.”It’s mind-boggling,” said James El…
Learn MorePooch Power: Therapy Dogs Bring Quick Relief in the ER
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A day that includes a trip to the emergency room is probably a high-stress one, but man’s best friend could help you cope, new research finds.The study found a reduction in pain, anxiety and depression that…
Learn MoreAnxious? Try Hugging Your ‘Breathing Pillow’
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could hugging a soft, mechanized pillow that simulates slow breathing help test-stressed students ward off anxiety and stress? British researchers are betting on it.The pillow in question looks like any typ…
Learn MoreBiden Administration Says California Can Set Tough Auto Emission Standards Again
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — California will once again be able to set its own car emission standards under a waiver approved Wednesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.The move reverses a Trump administration decision to re…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: March 10, 2022
Health care under siege: Voices from the war in Ukraine. As the conflict enters its third week, the scale of the devastation is placing the health of all Ukrainians — and the country’s health care system itself — in peril. People struggling to bring m…
Learn MoreTrouble Paying Bills Could Mean Worse Outcomes After Heart Attack
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A healthy bank account pays dividends after a heart attack, with new research indicating severe financial strain increases survivors’ risk of death.Researchers analyzed data from nearly 3,000 people, 75 an…
Learn MoreYour Houseplants May Help You Breathe Easier
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Want to breathe better air indoors? Go green.Houseplants can make your home or office air cleaner, according to British researchers.In lab tests, they found that three common houseplants — peace lily (Spat…
Learn MoreNo Sign Common Steroid Spironolactone Can Cause Cancer: Study
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The often-used steroid spironolactone is not linked to any increased risk of a range of common cancers, according to a new study.The synthetic steroid is routinely used to manage heart failure, high blood p…
Learn MoreArmy Reservists Can Face Alcohol Issues After Deployment, With Little Support
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. National Guard soldiers are at heightened risk for problem drinking after military deployment, but less likely to receive help with their alcohol struggles than active-duty service members, a new stud…
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