How to Prevent Falls: Tips for Older Adults

By Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- For older Americans, a fall is no laughing matter. According to the National Council on Aging, more than 1 in 4 people over age…

Death Gap Widens Between United States & Europe

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- The United States has more excess deaths than high-income European countries, a divide that widened during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. Excess deaths…

How Round Is Your Heart? It Might Matter…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- Assessing heart roundness may be a new way to diagnose cardiovascular conditions, new research suggests. While doctors now use measures like heart chamber size and systolic…

Health Highlights: March 30, 2023​

News Consumer News Health Highlights: March 30, 2023​ By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>Pets could prevent food allergies in kids. Having a dog lowered the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cats lowered the…

Living Near Noisy Traffic Might Raise Suicide Risk

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- Living with a lot of transportation noise can increase your risk of suicide, new research suggests. A study from Switzerland found that with every 10-decibel increase…

Report Finds Big Rise in U.S. Carbon Monoxide…

News Consumer News Report Finds Big Rise in U.S. Carbon Monoxide Deaths By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals deaths from…