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COPD Patients May Breathe Easier With Tai Chi
Published 04/09/2018MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art.
The centuries-old practice of tai chi appears to boost the exercise capabilities and the quality of life of those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study from Chinese...
Despite California's Warning Signs, Coffee Is Still Safe, Experts Say
Published 04/04/2018TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Science says you can get your coffee buzz without fear of cancer, so experts say you can forget that recent controversial California law.
Last Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge ruled that coffee shops such as Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts must caution custome...
Super Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Coming to U.S., Experts Say
Published 04/04/2018WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Americans should expect that a super-resistant form of gonorrhea like that found in the United Kingdom will soon reach these shores, health experts say.
Earlier this year, doctors diagnosed a man in England with a case of gonorrhea that could not be cu...
Health Highlights: April 4, 2018
Published 04/04/2018Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Staying Off Facebook Lowers Stress Hormone Levels: Study
Ditching Facebook may lower your stress levels, a new study suggests.
The 138 participants had lower levels of the stress hormone cortis...
'Nightmare Superbug' Outbreak Could Happen, CDC Warns
Published 04/03/2018TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Efforts to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria have uncovered hundreds of germs carrying unusual genes that could lead to a "nightmare" superbug, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.
In 2017, a new nationwide testing program found 221 instances of "u...
Health Tip: Avoiding Gluten in Medication
Published 03/30/2018(HealthDay News) -- If you are allergic or intolerant to gluten, even a small amount can trigger a reaction.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics warns that some over-the-counter and prescription meds contain gluten, and probably should be avoided by people who are sensitive to the substance.
H...