You can have a role to play in ER care (HealthDay)—There are few life events more unsettling than being in a hospital emergency room. In situations that threaten life or limb, you may not have any say in your care. Jan 2, 2019 0 3
Making the most of a well-woman checkup (HealthDay)—Don't wait until you get sick to see a doctor—wellness visits for women can catch problems before they become serious, as well as make sure you're taking all the right steps for good health. Jan 2, 2019 0 4
Asthma often goes undetected in urban teens, study finds (HealthDay)—For many city-dwelling teens with asthma, their chronic lung disease may go undiagnosed and untreated, a new study finds. Jan 2, 2019 0 1
The pros and cons of weighing yourself every day This is the year you've vowed to lose weight. You step on the scale to mark the starting point toward your goal. Jan 2, 2019 1 0
Tiny, implantable device uses light to treat bladder problems A team of neuroscientists and engineers has developed a tiny, implantable device that has potential to help people with bladder problems bypass the need for medication or electronic stimulators. Jan 2, 2019 0 209
What's the best diet for 2019? Experts weigh in (HealthDay)—For many, the start of the new year signals the start of a new diet. But what's the best way to eat if you want to lose weight? Jan 2, 2019 0 2
Smoking habits do not differ for teens with, without asthma (HealthDay)—Smoking habits do not differ for adolescents with asthma or their parents versus those without asthma, according to a letter to the editor published online Dec. 4 in Allergy. Jan 2, 2019 0 2
Testicular cancer a bigger threat to young men (HealthDay)—Testicular cancer occurs most often in young men, and they need to know the signs of the disease, a urologist says. Jan 2, 2019 0 10
Deadly meningitis B targets college students (HealthDay)—College students face a much higher risk for the deadly bacterial infection meningitis B, a new analysis shows. Jan 2, 2019 0 24
Study offers new insights into children with autism It's a challenging proposition for anyone: Lie flat on your back, helmet covering half of your face, in a tight-quartered MRI capsule that would make even the non-claustrophobe jittery. Then try not to move for 45 minutes. ... Jan 2, 2019 0 271