Most of us have experienced sticker shock when we’ve gone to a pharmacy to pick up a prescribed drug. Most people have no clue how much some of their prescriptions really cost because they have them covered by their healthcare plans. They go to the pharmacy, pay their co-pay and go on their merry way.
The pain relievers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or Nsaids, are known to carry heart risks. A new analysis found that those risks can arise within a week of starting the drugs. Researchers did a systematic review of studies involving more than 446,000 people ages 40 to 79, of whom more than 61,000 had heart
Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner. The weather’s getting nicer and normally you’d be itching to gather up your friends, grab a drink and fire up the grill. But with all the emerging evidence about the hidden dangers of grilling, suddenly one of your favorite hobbies seems scary. There have been
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Young adults with HIV who get treatment are living longer in North America and Europe, a new study finds. In fact, a 20-year-old with HIV who began antiretroviral treatment in 2008 or later and had a low viral load after a year of treatment has a life expectancy
Many athletes know that it takes a long time and lots of practice and exercise to build up the physical stamina it takes to participate in their sport. Track athletes such as distance runners practice for years to build up enough stamina to run such distances. Basketball players run up and down the courts in
Of all the things you can do to jeopardize your health, I bet you’ll never guess what some new research has found could put you at risk for a whole host of diseases and illnesses. It’s not about never doing any exercise or even eating a daily diet of fast food. Nope! Researchers pin the
Sleep better with this coffee compound Could coffee… help you SLEEP? I know that sounds more than a little wacky. Most folks who drink the stuff use it to wake up, not conk out — but new research finds one hidden ingredient in coffee could do just the opposite. It could help you to fall
What blood group are you? According to a new study, the answer to this question may affect your heart health. Researchers have found that people with A, B, and AB blood types may be at greater risk of cardiovascular events – particularly heart attack – than individuals with O blood types. Lead study author Tessa
Sex doesn’t always have to end in an orgasm. But it’s nice when it does, and a lot of people equate good sex with the kind of reaction Sally had to her sandwich. In reality, putting orgasms on such a high pedestal is actually part of the reason some women have such difficulty achieving them.
THURSDAY, May 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Only one in five Americans are happy that Republicans are making another push to repeal the Affordable Care Act, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll reveals. Just 21 percent of adults want Congress to try again to repeal and replace the controversial health reform law, while two-thirds want the law
