MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nineteen scientific studies have failed to answer a big question: Are cannabis-containing products safe or effective for kids with cancer? A new analysis of the studies found the evidence just isn’t there to determine dosing, safety and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containingContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When the pandemic began, spending on mental health services skyrocketed and it continues to rise even as use of telehealth services leveled off. That’s the key takeaway from a new study published Aug. 25 in JAMA Health Forum. Some rules for expanded paymentContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage those aches with over-the-counter ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen, according to new guidelines. The guidelines detailing dental pain management strategies for kids was endorsed by the American DentalContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 variants are evolving three times faster in white-tailed deer than in humans, according to a new study. Deer serve as virus reservoirs, places where a virus thrives and multiplies, making them the perfect host for ongoing mutation. The virus also appears toContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Aug. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun — and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources. An expert from UT Southwestern Medical Center offers tips for avoiding heat-related pitfalls, including grilling and metal playgroundContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Aug. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tears may flow when parents drop their teen off at college. Watching kids leave the nest can tug at the heart and make parents a little anxious about what’s to come. That makes sense, but it’s natural that young adults will become moreContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Paper straws, meant to be an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, may not be better for the environment, a new study concludes, warning that they also contain “forever chemicals” that can harm human health. “Straws made from plant-based materials, such as paper and bamboo,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New COVID-19 booster shots, reworked to target variants circulating now, could be available by mid-September. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve them in a few weeks, CNN reported, citing unnamed senior administration officials. The U.S. Centers for Disease ControlContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older people who take adult education classes may lower their risk for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, Japanese research suggests. Middle-aged folks and older people in adult education classes had a 19% lower risk of developing dementia within five years, the researchers found. “WeContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People working in certain jobs had greater risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19, even in the later stages of the pandemic, researchers report. Bus drivers rank high on that list, with double the risk of being hospitalized compared to lower-contact jobs. Several occupationsContinue Reading