THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — An experimental blood test accurately detected colon cancer in more than 8 in 10 people confirmed to have the disease, researchers report. The test — which could be an option for people who want to avoid colonoscopy — is intended for people whoContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Actress and “X-Men” star Olivia Munn announced Wednesday that she has been fighting breast cancer. Posting on her Instagram account, beside a photo of herself in a hospital bed, Munn wrote, “I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I hope by sharing this itContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — There’s a toxic stew of chemicals in polluted air that can all trigger asthma attacks in kids, new research shows. Also, where a child lives — for example, near factories or highways — greatly influences how much they’re exposed to these toxins, reportsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Combat veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries due to explosive blasts may have markers in their spinal fluid similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease, new research finds. “Previous research has shown that moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries may increase a person’s riskContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The blockbuster weight-loss medication Zepbound (tirzepatide) appears to help folks quickly shed pounds regardless of how overweight they are, or how long they’ve lived being overweight or obese. Those are the findings of two separate analyses of a major trial of the injectedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Do you struggle to sleep during the week and play catch up on the weekend? Do you toss and turn all night long and start the day in a fog? Are you a napper? Or are you among the lucky folks who haveContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — It only appears to work until age 74, but a new study has identified a gene variant that protects men from from severe illness and death when COVID lands them in the hospital. The protective gene appears to help tamp down inflammation, researchersContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Researchers hope findings from a new study of liver transplant patients will lead to improved interventions for those from racial and ethnic minority groups. The study — led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas — found the risk of dyingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — College students who use drugs like Adderall to help them focus on their studies may be setting themselves up for trouble. Researchers asked 700 undergraduates across the United States about drugs commonly used by students — including ADHD medications like Adderall, cannabis, nicotine,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Folks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or “nasal rinsing” to help clear their clogged passages. Unfortunately, too many don’t follow standard advice to avoid using tap water, and that’s leading to sometimes fatal amoebic infections, a new report finds. “AContinue Reading