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  • Managing Seasonal Allergies

    SUNDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) — Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Richard Waguespack, clinical professor in the university's… [read more]

  • Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study

    SUNDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) — Sleep apnea, the condition that robs sufferers of deep sleep by endlessly and subconsciously waking them up, becomes more common as people age. Now, a small new study raises the possibility that it may somehow cause — or be caused by — Alzheimer's… [read more]

  • Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children

    SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Children who swallow high-powered magnets often need surgery and other invasive procedures to remove the objects, according to a new study. The researchers, from the Louisiana State University Health Center in New Orleans, found that more than 79 percent of… [read more]

  • Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease

    SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Just a few extra cups of coffee each month might help prevent the development of an autoimmune liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a new study suggests. Investigators from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., found that drinking… [read more]

  • New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon

    SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — A new device that gives doctors a better view during colonoscopies may help them miss fewer suspicious growths during those exams, a new study shows. Colonoscopies are the recommended screening tests for colorectal cancer, which is the second leading cancer… [read more]

  • Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds

    SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D supplements may help those with Crohn's disease overcome the fatigue and decreased muscle strength associated with the inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research. Extra vitamin D "was associated with significantly less physical… [read more]

  • Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging

    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) — Alcoholics who smoke have more problems with memory, problem solving and quick thinking than those who are nonsmokers, researchers have found. This "early aging" of the brain gets worse over time, according to the study published online May 17 and in the… [read more]

  • Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile

    (HealthDay News) — For people who smoke or are tempted to begin lighting up, consider what smoking can do to your smile. The mouthhealthy.org website mentions these potential harms: Staining of the teeth and tongue. Decreasing sensitivity to taste and smell. Declining ability to heal after… [read more]

  • Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles

    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) — Although being openly gay appears to affect a male actor's masculinity ratings, it does not affect views on his performance, according to a new study. Researchers from Clemson University in South Carolina found that an actor who is "out" can be convincing… [read more]

  • Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'

    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone. The dominant side of your brain is where your speech and language center resides. Ninety-five percent of the human… [read more]