By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 -- You might not think about your cholesterol very often, if ever, but it’s important to know your numbers. It’s even helpful to get it checked at…

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 -- After living with disabling low back pain for nearly 30 years, Dennis Bassett, 64, finally has a new lease on life. The Hempstead, N.Y., native injured…

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 -- When it comes to bunions, millions of Americans are painfully familiar with the signs: Swelling, redness, a telltale bulge on the side of the big toe.…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 -- Nearly half of women have dense breast tissue, which can be a double whammy on their odds for breast cancer. Not only are dense breasts a…

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 -- Genes may have a strong influence over whether kids develop an eating disorder marked by extremely limited food choices, a new study finds. The study focused…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 – A central Ohio measles outbreak among children who were not fully vaccinated is now over, public health officials announced Saturday. Columbus Health declared the outbreak finished…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Feb. 5, 2023 -- Winter’s icy beauty can also be dangerous. An orthopedic expert offers some tips for avoiding serious injuries on slippery ground or hazards hidden by snow. "When…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, Feb. 4, 2023 -- Even the tiniest teeth can decay, which is why it’s important to take care of them. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers some tips for…