HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 24 (HealthDay News) — Among people aged 75 and
older, the herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba does not prevent heart attacks,
stroke or death, a new study finds.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Newborns still have a little stump of what’s
left of the umbilical cord. Though it should fall off on its own by the
end of the third week, some doctors recommend that parents take additional
steps to prevent infection. Other doctors recommend leaving the area
alone.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — A herniated disk occurs when the nucleus of
a disk in the back or neck pushes out of the disk toward the spinal canal,
putting pressure on surrounding nerves.
HealthDay – THURSDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — There may be nothing wrong
with stuffing your turkey full to bursting, but you might not want to do
the same thing with your suitcase as you pack for holiday trips.
HealthDay – THURSDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — Call it the fear factor
meets the jubilant sports fan.
HealthDay – THURSDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — Thinking about a loved one
might help reduce physical pain, according to U.S. researchers, who said
their findings show the importance of social relationships and of staying
emotionally connected.
HealthDay – THURSDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — Three-stage graduated
licensing for teens and other new drivers prevents injuries and saves
lives, say U.S. researchers who analyzed five years of crash data from six
states — Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
AP – Thousands of drivers on the nation’s roads don’t carry auto insurance, despite laws in all but two states requiring it. Critics of President Barack Obama’s health overhaul plan ask: What are the chances scofflaws will treat a requirement to carry health insurance any differently?
Reuters – The number of deaths in mainland France from the H1N1 swine flu virus jumped in the last week, according to official data Thursday.
Reuters – Women who smoke may have a higher risk of developing seizures than non-smokers do, a new study suggests.