TUESDAY, July 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The “low-T” craze appears to be waning, with fewer men in the United States turning to testosterone therapy as a way to stave off aging and sexual decline. A steep decrease in testosterone prescriptions occurred between 2013 and 2016, coinciding with public warnings that hormone therapy could increase…
DetailsTUESDAY, July 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Working on clean-up crews after the 9/11 terrorist attack took a huge emotional toll on many first responders, and new research suggests that might have triggered heart trouble as well. Those who developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) faced more than double the risk of a heart attack and…
DetailsTUESDAY, July 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There’s another study suggesting that the vitamin and mineral supplements bought by millions of Americans do nothing to stave off heart disease. This time, the finding stems from an analysis of 18 studies conducted between 1970 and 2016. Each one looked at how vitamins and mineral supplements —…
DetailsFRIDAY, July 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — An experimental HIV vaccine was safe and triggered strong immune responses in healthy adults and in monkeys, researchers report. They say it also protected two-thirds of monkeys against an HIV-like virus. Though results of animal studies are not always the same in humans, researchers are encouraged by this…
DetailsFRIDAY, July 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Yoga and Pilates are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, medical experts say. These low-impact workouts don’t require special equipment and, after initial training, can be done at home to improve physical and mental health. “Both use your own body weight and can be tailored…
DetailsFRIDAY, July 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women who choose to have their eggs frozen aren’t necessarily putting off having children because they’re laser-focused on their careers, new research suggests. It’s more likely that a lack of a stable, fulfilling relationship is what’s behind those decisions, the Yale study authors found. The study of 150…
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