Posts Tagged ‘Healthday’

Can Facial Flaws Cost You the Job?

November 13th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

SATURDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) — Birthmarks, scars and other
facial blemishes may make it harder for people to land a job, new research
suggests.

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Toothless Grins Are Only Cute on Babies

September 4th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

SATURDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) –
Dental injuries are all too common among young athletes, especially those
playing basketball and baseball, an expert says.

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Many Falls, and Resulting ER Visits, Can Be Prevented

November 7th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

SATURDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) — Falls are a leading cause of
injury in the United States, but some simple precautions can help prevent
them, experts say.

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Study Suggests Osteoporosis Drug Might Treat Loss of Bone in Jaw

October 18th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

SATURDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from a
disfiguring loss of bone in the jaw may find help in the form of a
long-used osteoporosis drug, two new studies suggest.

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Frequent Urination at Night Linked to Raised Death Risk

May 31st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

SUNDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — People who wake up frequently
during the night to urinate are at an increased risk of death even after
accounting for chronic conditions that are known to cause the problem, two
new studies show.

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Shyness May Be Rooted in Brain Processing (HealthDay)

April 11th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SATURDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) — Because their brains
process the world around them in a different way, introverted or shy
people respond differently to physical and emotional stimuli than other
people, according to a new study.

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Safety Should Be Priority for Those Involved in Kids’ Sports (HealthDay)

March 22nd, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SUNDAY, March 21 (HealthDay News) — Sports offer children and
teens many health and social benefits, but parents and players also need
to be aware of the risks, experts advise.

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Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma (HealthDay)

March 12th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Melanoma is an often deadly form of skin
cancer. Protecting yourself from sun damage can help protect your
skin.

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BPA May Raise Risk of Asthma in Kids (HealthDay)

March 2nd, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SUNDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) — Mouse pups whose mothers were
exposed to a common but controversial chemical developed allergic asthma,
new research has found.

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Kids’ Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed: Study (HealthDay)

March 2nd, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SATURDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) — Help may be on the way for
children with serious peanut allergies, with two new studies suggesting
that slowly increasing consumption might build kids’ tolerance over
time.

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