Old drug boosts brain’s memory centers
Amy Norton, HealthDay News A long-used drug called methylene blue may rev up activity in brain regions involved in short-term memory and attention, a small study suggests.
Giving OD antidote to those using painkillers might save lives
Randy Dotinga, HealthDay News A new study suggests some opioid-related deaths could be prevented by routinely prescribing an antidote for certain patients who take the medications.
Giving OD antidote to those using painkillers might save lives
Randy Dotinga, HealthDay News A new study suggests some opioid-related deaths could be prevented by routinely prescribing an antidote for certain patients who take the medications.
A healthy diet helps mobility as you age
HealthDay News Healthy eating may help reduce a woman’s risk of physical disability as she grows older, a new study suggests.
Donated blood won’t transmit Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease
HealthDay News A new study finds no evidence that degenerative brain disorders can be transmitted via donated blood.
Walking is the cheap, easy workout
HealthDay News Walking is a simple and inexpensive exercise that has been shown to offer numerous benefits for bones, muscles and joints.
Type of disease may dictate end-of-life care
Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News Patients who have cancer or dementia tend to receive more end-of-life care than those dying from other conditions, a study of Veteran Affairs hospitals finds.
Dogs may help detect hypoglycemia in diabetes patients, study suggests
Stephen FellerCAMBRIDGE, England, June 27 (UPI) — Dogs may be able to help prevent type 1 diabetes patients from having hypoglycemic attacks by detecting the presence of a chemical in their owners’ breath.
Even ‘good’ insurance comes with hidden hospital bills
Alan Mozes, HealthDay News Quality private health insurance is no protection against large out-of-pocket bills following routine hospital stays, a new study warns.
Those baby ‘milestones’ may have longer-term importance
Amy Norton, HealthDay News Babies who learn to stand up relatively early may also do a bit better with attention, memory and learning by the time they are preschoolers, study suggests.
