FRIDAY, May 18 — Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds.
The condition — formally known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — occurs when a muscle at the end of the esophagus…
FRIDAY, May 18 — If you’ve been to the dentist with your children recently, you may have noticed that things have changed since you were a kid.
Many dental offices are more kid-friendly these days, offering books and toys to pass the time in the…
FRIDAY, May 18 — Despite being tested by long hours and frequent relocations and separations, military marriages are no more likely to end in divorce than civilian marriages, a new study shows.
Even with the increase in long-term overseas…
FRIDAY, May 18 — Women who eat a lot of “bad” saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.
In contrast, eating more “good” monounsaturated fat improved brain function and memory,…
FRIDAY, May 18 — Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can helps prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report.
In Europe and the United States, up to 40 percent of women gain…
– Reusable grocery totes may be friendly for the environment, but they can also befriend harmful bacteria.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests how to keep grocery totes clean:
Regularly wash grocery totes either by hand (use hot,…
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U.S. Panel Mulls Bioterrorism Protection for Children
The question of whether the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case…
– Tracking your migraines can better prepare you to prevent or treat these often-debilitating headaches.
The Womenshealth.gov website suggests what to log in a headache diary:
The date, time and duration of your migraine.
What you were doing…
THURSDAY, May 17 — Many people know diabetes — both type 1 and type 2 — can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions and, in turn, your emotions can wreak havoc on your diabetes…
THURSDAY, May 17 — The first generic versions of the blood-thinning drug Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Brand-name Plavix, made by Sanofi Aventis, was first FDA approved in 1997 to help…