Surprise HIV Diagnosis Becomes Life-Changing Moment
FRIDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- It was 1995, and 36-year-old
Maria Davis had it all: a successful career as a music promoter and
a model, two kids, and a man she loved so much she was going to
move thousands of miles to be with him.
Even Women Who Exercise Sit Too Much
THURSDAY, Nov. 29 (HealthDay News) -- For women who love that
great, self-satisfied feeling after a workout, a new study could be
a disappointing surprise. Regular exercise, the study found, does
not reduce the risk of an otherwise sedentary lifestyle.
Health Tip: Is Caffeine Giving You the Jitters?
(HealthDay News) -- Caffeine can provide a little "pick-me-up"
if you're struggling to stay awake. But this common stimulant,
found primarily in many coffees and teas, also can cause a number
of unwanted side effects.
Health Tip: Limit Swelling While Wearing a Cast
(HealthDay News) -- It's natural for a broken limb to swell just
after the injury. If the limb is in a cast, this can make the cast
feel snug near the injury, causing discomfort and possible
pain.
Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots
FRIDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Toy shopping season is here
and experts urge parents and others to make sure any gifts they buy
for children are safe and age-appropriate.
Could Baby's Crying Give Clues to Autism?
FRIDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- The sounds infants make when
they cry could offer insight into the likelihood that they'll later
be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, a tiny and preliminary
study suggests.