HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) -- When infants attend day care in someone else's home, they're more likely to be heavier than average by the time they're toddlers, new research suggests.
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Hemorrhoids are often painful swollen veins near the anus, the U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) says.
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Women who are pregnant, children 6 months and older and health-care workers should all get top priority when the H1N1 swine flu vaccine arrives this fall, a U.S. government advisory panel recommended late Wednesday.
AP - House Democrats pushed ahead with a compromise health overhaul Thursday over liberals' complaints, intent on achieving tangible В— if modest В— success on President Barack Obama's top domestic priority ahead of a monthlong summer recess.
There are millions of women going through menopause who might not know exactly what is going on with their bodies and how it will affect different parts of their lives. In fact, many women, including my patients, only think of hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings when they begin menopause, and their experience with menopause symptoms can have an overwhelmingly negative impact on every aspect of women's lives.
Mexico probably has the best travel health insurance in the world. We can say that it's the most affordable as well. The country has unveiled a free health insurance program against swine flu to protect its tourism industry.
Sleepy drivers are responsible for at least 100,000 vehicle crashes each year, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But a new yawn detection system could warn drivers who are sleepy and prevent them from going off the road and possibly harming or killing themselves and others.
Resveratrol in red wine is known for controlling inflammation and promoting health. Until now scientists did not understand how the ingredient in red wine works. New research from scientists in Scotland and Singapore shows that resveratrol from red wine could be used to treat major illnesses such as overwhelming systemic infection (sepsis), appendicitis, and peritonitis (a serious condition related to inflammation in the abdominal cavity).
The General Motors diet appears wonderful at first glance. To lose 10-17 pounds in one week is very tempting. But is it safe? When dieting, it is very important to evaluate not only the safety but also the effectiveness of the diet.
