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Some E-Cig Liquids Contain Erectile Dysfunction Drugs: FDA

Some E-Cig Liquids Contain Erectile Dysfunction Drugs: FDA

Consumers should not use two e-cigarette liquids that contain erectile dysfunction drugs because they may pose health risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. Latest Men’s Health News The two HelloCig e-liquids contain tadalafil and sildenafil, the main ingredients in two of the most popular male enhancement drugs (Cialis and Viagra) on the […]

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Surmounting That Fitness Plateau

Surmounting That Fitness Plateau

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Just as there are diet plateaus, you can hit the wall with exercise, too — no longer seeing results from your efforts and then losing motivation. According to the experts at the American Council on Exercise, a plateau is […]

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The Right Way to Fuel Up Before Workouts

The Right Way to Fuel Up Before Workouts

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Mom was right when she said no swimming for an hour after lunch. Even though it takes energy to work out, it’s important that exercise doesn’t interfere with digestion. Like Goldilocks, you need just the right amount of food. […]

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Obesity to Blame for Almost 1 in 25 Cancers Worldwide

Obesity to Blame for Almost 1 in 25 Cancers Worldwide

Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Overweight and obesity accounted for nearly 4 percent of all cancers globally in 2012, and that rate is likely to rise in coming decades, a new study suggests. Rates of excess body weight have been increasing worldwide since the 1970s. By 2016, about 40 percent […]

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Health Tip: How Diet and Exercise Affect Cancer Risk

Health Tip: How Diet and Exercise Affect Cancer Risk

(HealthDay News) — Of course, you should quit smoking. But poor diet, being overweight and not getting enough exercise also are risk factors for developing cancer, the American Cancer Society says. Latest Cancer News Being overweight or obese raises your risk of cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, pancreas and kidney, the cancer society warns. […]

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Surgery May Benefit Some With Early Prostate Cancer: Study

Surgery May Benefit Some With Early Prostate Cancer: Study

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For certain men with early prostate cancer, choosing surgery over “watchful waiting” may add a few years to their lives, a new study suggests. European researchers found that among nearly 700 men with earlier-stage prostate cancer, those who received surgery to […]

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Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

What are breast cancer medical treatments? Patients with breast cancer have many treatment options. Doctors adjust most treatments specifically to the type of cancer and the staging group. Treatment options undergo frequent adjustments, and your health care provider will have the information on the current standard of care available. Discusss treatment options with a health […]

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Anti-Opioid Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice

Anti-Opioid Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice

Latest Chronic Pain News THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A vaccine that might help combat the opioid epidemic has performed well in early animal testing, researchers report. The vaccine contains antibodies that are effective against several synthetic opioids, including fentanyl and the even deadlier carfentanil. Tests in mice showed that the vaccine blocked […]

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Certain Female Vets May Face Higher Dementia Risk

Certain Female Vets May Face Higher Dementia Risk

By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The toll of U.S. military service can be steep for female veterans, with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injury each significantly raising the odds of later dementia, new research suggests. The study, of more than 100,000 older women veterans, spotlights […]

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How can alternative treatments help with HIV?

How can alternative treatments help with HIV?

Many people living with HIV choose to explore non-conventional therapies to ease the symptoms of HIV and side effects of the medications. Some alternative treatments can complement a person’s standard medical care, but others are not safe. Many people living with HIV use alternative therapies. According to one source, over 70 percent of people with […]