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What can cause a headache and a nosebleed?

What can cause a headache and a nosebleed?

Both headaches and nosebleeds are very common, and they are usually not a cause for concern. When they occur at the same time, however, people might think that they are linked. In many cases, having a headache and a nosebleed at the same time is a coincidence. In other cases, everyday factors such as the […]

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Plant-based diet may prevent cognitive decline

Plant-based diet may prevent cognitive decline

New research finds that following a diet rich in plant-based foods and low in animal products during midlife is associated with a significantly lower risk of cognitive impairment later in life. Share on PinterestEating a plant-based diet in midlife may prevent later cognitive decline. According to the latest estimates from the United Nations, there are […]

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Common fire retardant makes prairie voles anxious, less social

Common fire retardant makes prairie voles anxious, less social

New research finds that the common fire retardant Firemaster 550 (FM 550) makes both male and female prairie voles less sociable and more anxious. The findings shed new light on how exposure to such chemicals affects the social brain. Share on PinterestVoles are usually very sociable, but new research shows that exposure to a certain […]

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Fetroja Approved to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Fetroja Approved to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Latest Women’s Health News FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antibacterial drug Fetroja (cefiderocol) has been approved to treat patients aged 18 years and older with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday. The drug is indicated for patients with limited or no alternative treatment options for cUTI, […]

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Health Tip: What to Do If You Fall

Health Tip: What to Do If You Fall

(HealthDay News) — Tripping over a box or slipping on a wet floor could leave you with a broken bone. And a fall could easily send an older person to the hospital, says the National Institute on Aging. Latest Prevention & Wellness News If you fall, stay calm and follow the agency’s recommendations: Take several […]

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Protect Yourself From Frigid-Weather Emergencies

Protect Yourself From Frigid-Weather Emergencies

Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As temperatures plummet across the U.S., people should take steps to prevent weather-related threats to their health, one expert says. Seniors and children are at particular risk, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) warns. “Winter storms raise the risk of car accidents, […]

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Pregnancy Discomforts: Common Causes

Pregnancy Discomforts: Common Causes

What are pregnancy discomforts causes? Hormonal changes are the main cause for pregnancy discomforts such as morning sickness (nausea and vomiting), constipation, frequent urination early in pregnancy, skin color changes (mask of pregnancy or chloasma), yeast infections, mood swings, insomnia, headaches and migraines, and nasal congestion. Breast swelling and pain may be a result of […]