AHA News: Her Husband and Her ‘Indomitable Spirit’ Keep Her Going Since a Stroke at 43
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Cécile Boynton texted Mark, her husband of five months, that she was on her way home from work. They would then head over to their personal trainer for a workout session.The two had met a few y…
Learn MoreMarijuana Users Have Triple the Odds for Leg Artery Disease, Study Suggests
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smoking cigarettes has long been linked to peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where the buildup of plaque narrows arteries and limits blood flow to the legs or arms. Now, a new study suggests that mar…
Learn MoreIs That Hand-Me-Down Crib or Stroller Safe? Most Parents Unsure, Survey Finds
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Baby equipment is costly, so many parents buy it used, but they’re not always sure whether it’s still safe, a nationwide poll reveals.About half of the 932 parents surveyed in February said they had used pre-own…
Learn MoreThe COVID ‘Emergency’ Is Over. Here’s What You Need to Know
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While the official COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, the virus hasn’t disappeared.Some of the special programs put in place during the pandemic have ended, however, and the University of Michigan offe…
Learn MoreBone Up on Osteoporosis & Your Bone Health
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s important to understand your bone health to avoid damage as you age.Losses of bone mineral density and bone mass can cause weakening, potentially leading to a fracture, especially in the hip, spine and wri…
Learn MoreStudy Shows Season, Time of Day When Suicidal Thoughts Most Likely
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While people might assume suicide is more common in the darker months of winter, it actually peaks in spring and early summer.Researchers investigating what’s happening have found that suicidal thoughts peak in…
Learn MoreThink You Need an Opioid? Here Are Questions to Ask Your Doctor
SUNDAY, May 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s important to ask questions when your doctor or dentist writes you a new prescription.This is especially true for opioid pain medications, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone or morphine.While these drugs are ap…
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