Ultrasound May Ease Common Form of Hand Tremor - 2019-11-20
"A treatment that delivers ultrasound waves to the brain may bring lasting relief to some people with debilitating hand tremors, a new study finds." More

Heart Disease Took Big Toll in Counties Hardest Hit by Recession - 2019-11-20
"U.S. counties hit hardest by the recession of 2008-2009 had a larger increase in heart disease deaths among middle-aged adults than other counties, a new study shows." More

Packaged Caesar Salad Suspected as Possible Source in E. coli Outbreak - 2019-11-20
"A brand of packaged Caesar salad is an early suspect in an outbreak of E. coli that's sickened 17 people in eight states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday." More

AHA News: HIV Could Increase Risk of Death From Heart Failure - 2019-11-20
"After a heart failure diagnosis, people who are HIV-positive are more likely to be hospitalized or die of any cause than those not infected with HIV, new research shows." More

AHA News: Eating Mindfully Through the Holidays – and All Year - 2019-11-20
"Slow down before plowing through the holiday hors d'oeuvres or finishing off that overfilled plate of comfort food. An approach called mindful eating could just help you enjoy it even more and increase well-being." More

Could Fish Oil Be an ADHD Remedy for Some Kids? - 2019-11-20
"Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids might benefit from supplements, new research suggests." More

Gunshot Survivors May Struggle With Emotional Aftermath for Years - 2019-11-20
"Even years after a gunshot wound heals, shooting survivors may be at greater risk of alcohol abuse, drug abuse and unemployment, new research finds." More

Doctors' Group Calls for Ban on Most Vaping Products - 2019-11-20
"The American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for a ban on all e-cigarettes and vaping products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help people quit smoking tobacco cigarettes." More

HPV Blamed for Rising Rates of Anal Cancer - 2019-11-20
"Anal cancer rates have surged in the past 15 years, and the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) may be to blame, a new study suggests." More

Health Tip: Identifying Melanoma - 2019-11-20
"About 75 percent of melanomas emerge as new spots that appear in normal skin, says DermNet New Zealand. Because melanoma can quickly become life-threatening, it's important to know early signs of the disease." More

Health Tip: Preventing and Treating Chickenpox - 2019-11-20
"If you or a loved one does get chickenpox, the CDC has this advice:" More

Study Spots Ties Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Diseases - 2019-11-20
"People with inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis -- and people with rheumatoid arthritis are at added risk for heart disease, blood clots and sleep apnea, researchers say." More

Recalls of Blood Pressure Med Took Toll on Patients' Health - 2019-11-20
"Emergency room visits for high blood pressure surged following last year's recall of the popular heart drug valsartan, Canadian researchers report." More

It's Not Just Menopause to Blame for Older Women's Flagging Sex Drive - 2019-11-20
""Low libido is common in older women -- about 40% of older women have low libido," said study author Dr. Holly Thomas." More

Grandma Isn't So Lonely After All - 2019-11-19
"Even though older adults may have smaller social networks than younger adults, they have similar numbers of close friends and levels of well-being, a new study finds." More