By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- Your body's internal clock appears to play a big part in the time of day when severe headaches happen. Migraines and cluster headaches have different characteristics…
Fatal Drug ODs Among U.S. Seniors Have Quadrupled…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- Drug overdose deaths -- both accidental and intentional -- have quadrupled over the past 20 years among older adults in the United States, a new study…
Pets Could Help Prevent Food Allergies in Kids
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- While research has shown that having pets can lower the chances of respiratory allergies in children, a new study finds it might also reduce the risk…
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…
Remodeling Your Home for Wheelchair Access
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- Millions of Americans get around with the help of wheelchairs, from those born with disabilities to those who have been struck with disabilities later in life.…
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…
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…
Pope Francis Remains Hospitalized With Respiratory Infection
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 -- Pope Francis will remain hospitalized for several days because of a respiratory infection that isn't COVID-19, the Vatican announced Wednesday. “In recent days, Pope Francis complained…
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…
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…