THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Poor and minority Americans are most likely to lose access to clean tap water as droughts become more common and severe, a new paper says.
Water service...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Another study casts doubt on the malaria drugs touted by President Donald Trump as potential game-changers against COVID-19.
The drugs, chloroquine and...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have reformulated an HIV medication into a version they hope can eventually be taken as infrequently as once a year.
The work is only in the...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Electronic cigarettes that contain nicotine may prompt spikes in blood pressure and heart rate in the young, a new study suggests.
Research has shown...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Mothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Marijuana dependence goes hand in hand with poor mental health, and problems may persist long after stopping the drug, according to Canadian researchers....
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Stress placed on the heart by COVID-19, a hesitancy by people to call 911, and even reluctance on the part of bystanders to perform CPR may be boosting...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on the sacrifices of America's health care workers, yet many of them live in poverty and can't afford health...
It has already been six weeks since Florida was directed to go into quarantine, and four weeks since the Florida stay-at-home order was mandated. Whether you have gone stir crazy at this point or not...
Even during this period of stay-at-home and social distancing, it’s important to occasionally leave the house to run errands and get some fresh air. These everyday activities can help keep you...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The coronavirus pandemic has led many older adults to postpone medical care, a new survey finds.
The University of Chicago survey found that 55% of...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer heart attack and stroke patients are seeking medical care since the coronavirus pandemic began and doctors are wondering why.
It's possible that...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A new "mind-controlled" prosthetic arm can allow amputees to regain a sense of touch and move through their daily lives more easily, researchers report...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Hundreds of millions of Americans heeded recent government advice and rushed to wear cloth face masks, hoping they might prevent transmission of the new...
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Social distancing guidelines crafted by the federal government to stem the spread of coronavirus expire on Thursday, but President Donald Trump said...
WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A competition between researchers is part of a $1.5 billion program that seeks to speed development of accurate, quick and easy-to-use COVID-19 tests,...
WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of Americans in industries hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic could be eligible for financial help with health insurance, a new study says....
WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If you have kids and carpets, it might be time to redecorate. Older carpets are a major source of kids' exposure to harmful chemicals known as PFAS,...
WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Electronic cigarettes are touted by some as safer than smoking tobacco. But a new study finds they damage blood vessels just like traditional cigarettes...
WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Two new reports have produced conflicting results on the potential effectiveness of remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug considered to be one of...