A mild concussion after age 65 might boost your risk of developing dementia, a study finds.
Author: HealthDay
Special therapy for ‘complicated grief’
For people grieving a loved one’s death, a specially designed therapy may work better than a standard treatment for depression.
FDA warns doctors about fake drugs
The number of ‘rogue’ distributors selling fake or unapproved prescription drugs is growing.
U.S. still lags on infant mortality rates
More U.S. babies are dying during their first year than in most of Europe and other countries.
1 in 5 men admit partner violence
One in five U.S. men admits to using violence against his spouse or partner, a survey shows.
Drug shows promise against heart failure
A new drug shows it’s more effective than standard treatment of heart failure patients.
Most babies getting their vaccines
The vast majority of babies are getting vaccines they need to protect them from serious illnesses.
CDC: 40% in U.S. will have diabetes
About two out of every five people will develop type 2 diabetes during their adult lives.
Big jump in doctor visits for diabetes
By 2010, one in every 10 visits Americans made to their doctor’s office involved diabetes.
Food safety tips for the summer
Warm weather makes food safety more challenging, so here are ways to prevent illness.