RESULTS
Wake-Up Drug Could Help the Sleep-Deprived
TUESDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) — Shiftworkers, hospital staff clocking long hours, and other sleep-challenged Americans may som…
Ibuprofen Before Gum Surgery Raises Bleeding
TUESDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) — Individuals taking ibuprofen should stop using the drug before gum surgery, a new study suggest…
Health Woes Linger for Tiniest Newborns
TUESDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) — Infants weighing less than 2.2 pounds at birth are now much more likely to survive thanks to me…
TUESDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) — Cultural factors may be influencing Hispanic women to take up smoking after moving to the Unite…
New Test Appears Better at Detecting Infant Iron Deficiency
TUESDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that an alternate blood test could allow doctors to detect many more case…
Health Tip: Test Young Children for Vision Problems
(HealthDayNews) — The sooner problems with vision are detected, the quicker a child can get the necessary treatment.
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Stomach Pain, Swelling Could Signal Ovarian Cancer
MONDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) — Abdominal pain and swelling can be early symptoms of ovarian cancer. But they are often attribut…
Cardiovascular Dangers Cut Across Race, Gender
MONDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) — Regardless of their race or gender, anyone diagnosed with both high blood pressure and high chol…
Health Tip: When Driving Alone
(HealthDayNews) — If you’re a woman who often drives alone, you should take extra precautions, advises the American Automobile Asso…
Gene Linked to Age-Related Blindness
MONDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) — A variation in a single gene is strongly associated with an increased risk of age-related macula…