What Is Coenzyme Q10 Used For? Health Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant and a popular supplement in alternative and holistic medicine.Learn more about this substance, which is sold as a dietary supplement, its potential health benefits, what foods contain it and about its safety.What…
Learn MoreIs Garlic Good for You? Health Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Garlic is not only a popular ingredient in cooking, it’s also important in the “food as medicine” holistic health movement because of purported wellness benefits.Learn about its benefits, its side effects and drug interactions, how much to take and if…
Learn MoreMaryland Reports Case of Locally Acquired Malaria
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s been another case of locally acquired malaria in the United States, this time in Maryland, authorities report. It’s the first time this has happened in that state in 40 years. No evidence connects this…
Learn MoreWith Cases Soaring, Guns Are Now Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Kids
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Guns are now the leading cause of death among kids in the United States.That’s the chilling message from a new study that looked at numbers of U.S. children killed by guns from 2018 to 2021. During this time, …
Learn MoreVaccines Against Shingles, Pneumonia May Also Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Certain adult vaccines, including shingles and pneumonia shots, may also help seniors fight off Alzheimer’s disease, new research reveals.Prior vaccination with the shingles vaccine, pneumococcus vaccine or th…
Learn MoreSocial Media Is Parents’ Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list. Mental health issues are another top worry, according to the University …
Learn MoreDoes Prior Omicron Infection Shield Against Future Infection? Maybe Not
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People may assume that a COVID-19 infection protects them the next time they encounter the virus, but that’s not necessarily true.A new study of 750 vaccinated seniors living in retirement homes and long-term …
Learn MoreGreat Step for Baby: Walkable Neighborhoods Linked to Safer Pregnancies
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Walkable neighborhoods — with sidewalks, parks and paths — encourage pregnant women to get more exercise, which leads to good outcomes for both mom and baby.New research looks at the influence of these walka…
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