Posted by
More Americans to Be Evacuated From China; 12th Coronavirus Case Reported

More Americans to Be Evacuated From China; 12th Coronavirus Case Reported

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More Americans are expected to be evacuated from the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in China, as U.S. health officials reported a 12th domestic case of coronavirus late Wednesday. Earlier Wednesday, two planes carrying 350 Americans landed at an Air Force base in California. […]

Posted by
Some U.S. Workers Are Bringing Toxins Home to Their Kids

Some U.S. Workers Are Bringing Toxins Home to Their Kids

Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — People who work with potentially dangerous chemicals or hazardous metals such as lead may unwittingly bring those toxic substances home, a new review says. In the home, these substances put family members, especially children, at risk of serious illness. […]

Posted by
Do Young Adults Really ‘Age Out’ of Heavy Drinking?

Do Young Adults Really ‘Age Out’ of Heavy Drinking?

Latest Mental Health News By Rich HolmesHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — During the late teens and early 20s, young people may booze it up a lot, but they eventually dial it back, right? A new study study confirms that drinking rates do tend to decrease after college age. But on an […]

Posted by
Veterans’ Tough Veneer May Influence PTSD Severity

Veterans’ Tough Veneer May Influence PTSD Severity

Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Traits relating to traditional masculinity — such as self-reliance and stoicism — are associated with more severe and difficult-to-treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans, researchers say. “Overall, we found that strict adherence to masculine norms was associated with more severe PTSD symptoms […]

Posted by
Wide Variations Found in ‘Normal’ Resting Heart Rate

Wide Variations Found in ‘Normal’ Resting Heart Rate

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A “normal” resting heart rate can vary significantly among individuals, a new study finds. Your heart rate, or pulse, is how many times your heart beats per minute. One person’s normal daily resting heart rate can differ by up to 70 beats per minute from […]

Posted by
AHA News: How a Happy Relationship Can Help Your Health

AHA News: How a Happy Relationship Can Help Your Health

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Eighties rocker Huey Lewis was right: The power of love is a curious thing, and it might just save your life. Or at least make it longer and healthier. Studies have shown supportive relationships in general and marriage in particular can be healthy […]