HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Driving when you’re tired raises your risk
of getting into an accident. If you think you’re too drowsy to continue
driving, pull over and get some rest. But don’t just stop on the side of
the road. Get to the nearest hotel, or be sure to stop in a well-lit area,
the U.S. National Safety Council advises.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Regular brushing, flossing and checkups are
important for good dental health, but there’s more you can do to keep your
teeth and gums healthy.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDay News) — The first biomarker that predicts a
patient’s response to hepatitis C treatments has been identified by U.S.
researchers.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDay News) — Binge drinking isn’t just a problem
of young people, researchers say.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDay News) — For parents who worry that their
short child will be psychologically damaged from merciless teasing, a new
study provides reassurance that there will likely be no lasting effects
from any exposure to short jokes.
HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:
HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDay News) — Tobacco users who think it’s safer
to dip snuff or chew tobacco than smoke are dead wrong, researchers say.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDay News) — Extavia (interferon beta-1b)
has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat
multiple sclerosis, drug maker Novartis said Monday.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report they were
able to block HIV infections in the lab with synthetic proteins that
prevented the virus from entering healthy cells.