AHA News: Keeping High Blood Pressure at Bay for the Holidays
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — No matter what winter holiday traditions you celebrate, you probably won’t find “think about blood pressure” on your to-do list, even after checking it twice.But that would be a nice idea for …
Learn MoreAHA News: Mantén la presión arterial alta bajo control durante las festividades
MARTES, 6 de diciembre de 2022 (American Heart Association News) — No importa cuáles sean las tradiciones festivas invernales que celebras, probablemente no encontrarás “pensar en la presión arterial” en tu lista de cosas por hacer, incluso después d…
Learn MoreActress Kirstie Alley Dies of Cancer at 71
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Actress Kirstie Alley, best known for a breakthrough role in the TV hit “Cheers,” and on the big screen in “Look Who’s Talking,” has died at 71 from cancer.”We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce…
Learn MoreScience Reveals 3 Keys to an Energized, Alert Day
TUESDAY, Nov. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Advertising would have you believe that a big bowl of sugary cereal or a syrupy iced coffee drink will make you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the morning.But that sort of sugar-laden breakfast may be one of …
Learn MoreBanning Flavored Vapes Didn’t Spur Folks to Quit
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned fruit-flavored vaping products in early 2020, the idea was to reverse the rapid rise in electronic cigarette use among youths.Now, a new survey of adult e-ciga…
Learn MoreMore States Are Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pharmacists can now. prescribe hormonal contraceptives in 20 U.S. states, plus Washington, D.C., giving women easier access to birth control, a new report says.Another 10 states have legislation in the works, …
Learn MoreSeniors Urged to Get Flu Shots as U.S. Cases Rise
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Experts are asking seniors to get their flu shots ASAP as an exceptionally nasty flu season unfolds across the United States.Already, 8.7 million flu cases have been reported, with 78,000 hospitalizations and …
Learn MoreRisk of Newly Developed High Blood Pressure Rises After Pregnancy
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — One in 10 women will develop high blood pressure for the first time in their lives during the year after they give birth to a child, a new study finds. “The study findings have implications for postpartum care…
Learn MoreMonitoring Toilet Sounds Could Help Spot Disease
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A small toilet-based sound sensor that can tell the difference between peeing, pooping and diarrhea may one day help prevent cholera outbreaks. “The hope is that this sensor, which is small in footprint and no…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Dec. 6, 2022
Science reveals 3 key factors to an energized, alert day. What you eat, when you wake up and how active you are all matter, new research shows. Read moreBanning flavored vapes didn’t get folks to quit. Not only did many simply turn to flavors not inc…
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