Health Highlights: April 26, 2023
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
Have arthritis? Take a swing at golf for better health. Researchers found that those with osteoarthritis who hit the links had better general health and a greater sense of well-being. Read more
No transport to the doctor's office? That could shorten your life. In a new study, lack of transportation was linked to greater use of the ER and higher odds for early death. Read more
Concussion's effect on brain can last for 6 months or more. The new findings relied on scans that looked for physical signs of injury and revealed how various brain areas were working with each other. Read more
USDA to crack down on salmonella in certain chicken products. Specifically, breaded raw stuffed chicken products have been the source of recent illness outbreaks, and the agency believes tougher standards are needed. Read more
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