How to have a healthier relationship with food and as a result, a healthier body.
By Karen PallaritoHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) — Just six people enrolled for health insurance through the federal HealthCare.gov website the first day of operation on Oct. 1, just-released Obama administration documents show. By the end of the second day, 248 people had enrolled in the controversial insurance program, which has been plagued … Read more
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) — Most adults who help children take inhaled asthma medications don’t know all of the steps involved for their proper use, new research finds. Using inhalers improperly often means a child receives too little medication, which can lead to continuing symptoms or worsening asthma, the study … Read more
Nov 1, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Can Marathons Temporarily Hurt the Heart? October 31, 2013 | By Health Editor Twitter By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) — The thousands of runners who will take part in the New York City Marathon on Sunday most likely believe they are … Read more
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — A “culture of resistance” pervasive in many youth sports often keeps athletes from reporting concussions and obtaining needed treatment, a new U.S. report finds. This culture persists despite a growing understanding that all concussions cause some degree of brain injury, according to the report released … Read more
Oct 30, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health How Your Car Helps You Lose Weight October 29, 2013 | By Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Twitter Istockphoto Driving can definitely cause weight gain. If you’re bored on long work commutes or road trips, snacking or hitting the drive-through can make the time pass. And sitting … Read more
Oct 29, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health A Light and Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe October 28, 2013 | By Tina Haupert Twitter This chicken salad is so delicious, you’d never think it was a “light” recipe, but it has fewer calories and less fat than the traditional, mayo-laden kind. The secret? Swapping … Read more
SATURDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) — Hospitalized children are developing antibiotic-resistant staph infections of their musculoskeletal systems in rising numbers, resulting in longer hospital stays, more surgeries and other related complications, a new study finds. The researchers looked at the number of cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) musculoskeletal infections … Read more
Oct 27, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Are Today’s Artsy Kids Tomorrow’s Business Leaders? October 25, 2013 | By Health Editor Twitter FRIDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) — Children who participate in arts and crafts seem more likely to be inventors or start businesses when they’re adults, according to a new study. … Read more
FRIDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) — Patient assistance programs make it more likely that breast cancer patients will get additional treatments after they have surgery, and receive other kinds of support, a new study finds. These recommended additional — or “adjuvant” — therapies include radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal treatments. “Doctors have been frustrated by data … Read more