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When to say when: Study says limit alcohol to 1 drink a day

NEW YORK – Here’s some sobering news: A large international study says adults should average no more than one alcoholic drink per day, and that means drinking guidelines in many countries ma...

DATE: Apr 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Risk of Zika infection through sex may last only a month

NEW YORK – Signs of Zika infection can be seen in semen for as long as nine months, but the risk of sexual transmission appears to end in one month, according to a study published Wednesday....

DATE: Apr 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Number, severity of brain injuries raises dementia risk

SEATTLE – A large study offers more evidence of a link between traumatic brain injuries and dementia later in life, with repeated injuries and severe ones posing the greatest danger. ...

DATE: Apr 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Stop-smoking drugs Chantix, Zyban pose no heart risks, study says

CHICAGO – Two popular stop-smoking drugs are as safe for the heart as nicotine patches and dummy pills, according to research requested by U.S. and European regulators. The result...

DATE: Apr 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Take it easy on yourself, and be healthier – the power of self compassion

If you think you need to channel your inner drill sergeant to eat your vegetables and get to the gym, think again. Research shows that a healthy dose of self-compassion actually helps us for...

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

CDC: Drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ pose growing threat

“Nightmare bacteria” with unusual resistance to antibiotics of last resort were found more than 200 times in the United States last year in a first-of-a-kind hunt to see how much of a threat...

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Midlife ‘wealth shock’ may lead to death, study suggests

A big financial loss may shorten your life, a new study suggests. Middle-aged Americans who experienced a sudden, large economic blow were more likely to die during the following ...

DATE: Apr 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Are you just a chronic ‘snoozer’?

Are you a habitual “snoozer,” always looking for that extra ten minutes of sleep each morning? Or do you struggle with low energy during the day, feel sleepy after lunch, need caf...

DATE: Apr 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Antacids, antibiotics for infants linked to later allergies

Infants who are given antacids like Zantac or Pepcid are more likely to develop childhood allergies, perhaps because these drugs may alter their gut bacteria, a new large study suggests. ...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy’s dirty secret

BERN, Switzerland – Scientists have the dirt on the rubber ducky: Those cute yellow bath-time toys are – as some parents have long suspected – a haven for nasty bugs. Swiss and Am...

DATE: Apr 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Science Says: What we know about cancer risk and coffee

Trouble is brewing for coffee lovers in California, where a judge ruled that sellers must post scary warnings about cancer risks. But how frightened should we be of a daily cup of joe? Not v...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Selfie medicine: Phone apps push people to take their pills

SEATTLE – Take two tablets and a selfie? Your doctor’s orders may one day include a smartphone video to make sure you took your medicine. Smartphone apps that monitor pill-taking ...

DATE: Mar 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health