By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 -- Men who have physically demanding jobs and regularly lift heavy objects at work also have higher sperm counts and testosterone levels. A new study that is…
Too Little Dietary Salt Can Mean Trouble for…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 -- It may seem counterintuitive, but a new study review suggests that consuming too little salt could be harmful to heart failure patients. Doctors currently recommend a…
Aidans Tough Journey: Now Breathing Easier With a…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 -- Ambar Marcus didn’t think anything of going to the follow-up ultrasound her doctor recommended around 22 weeks of pregnancy — until she noticed how long it…
American Stroke Association, Feb. 8-10: Conference Proceedings
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter>The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held from Feb. 8 to 10 in Dallas and attracted participants from around the world, including cerebrovascular research…
American Stroke Association, Feb. 8-10
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter>The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held from Feb. 8 to 10 in Dallas and attracted participants from around the world, including cerebrovascular research…
Lifelong Bachelors Fare Worse When Heart Failure Strikes
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- When heart failure strikes, being a lifelong bachelor may mean you might die sooner than women or previously married men diagnosed with the same condition, a…
Getting a Good Nights Sleep Can Add Years…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- Getting good sleep may have long-term benefits -- even extending your life span, a new study suggests. Researchers found that young people with better sleep habits…
Noninvasive Ultrasound Brain Treatment Might Help Slow Parkinsons
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- A noninvasive treatment that heats specific areas of brain tissue may ease movement symptoms in some people with Parkinson's disease, a clinical trial has found. The…
Emergency Contraception: Types, Side Effects & More
By Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- Confused about emergency contraception? The experts have you covered. Here’s a breakdown of what emergency contraception is, the different types that are available, the side effects…
Heart Attack Deaths Fell for Americans Over Past…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- The United States saw a significant decline in the overall rate of heart attack-related deaths over the past 20 years, and the gap in the rate…