MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Detailed remnants of human DNA can be found just about everywhere that people have been, a surprising finding that raises a host of ethical issues for researchers, a new study says. Environmental samples of human DNA were found nearly everywhere, save for isolatedContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Cécile Boynton texted Mark, her husband of five months, that she was on her way home from work. They would then head over to their personal trainer for a workout session. The two had met a few years earlier at aContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smoking cigarettes has long been linked to peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where the buildup of plaque narrows arteries and limits blood flow to the legs or arms. Now, a new study suggests that marijuana may have a similar impact, after findingContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While the official COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, the virus hasn’t disappeared. Some of the special programs put in place during the pandemic have ended, however, and the University of Michigan offers a guide to help Americans understand what’s changed and whatContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Baby equipment is costly, so many parents buy it used, but they’re not always sure whether it’s still safe, a nationwide poll reveals. About half of the 932 parents surveyed in February said they had used pre-owned equipment for their baby, most oftenContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s important to understand your bone health to avoid damage as you age. Losses of bone mineral density and bone mass can cause weakening, potentially leading to a fracture, especially in the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease becauseContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While people might assume suicide is more common in the darker months of winter, it actually peaks in spring and early summer. Researchers investigating what’s happening have found that suicidal thoughts peak in December but then take a few months to reach aContinue Reading
SUNDAY, May 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s important to ask questions when your doctor or dentist writes you a new prescription. This is especially true for opioid pain medications, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone or morphine. While these drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for acuteContinue Reading
SATURDAY, May 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to not get bitten by a tick, or to get it off your body within 24 hours. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy the great outdoors. Experts from Tufts University School of Medicine in BostonContinue Reading
Think you might be struggling with depression? It’s not always easy to recognize, but identifying the symptoms is the first step toward getting the help you need. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, an estimated 21 million adultsContinue Reading