WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A significant number of patients take far longer to recover from a concussion than expected, and they may not be getting the care they need, according to a new study. Researchers from the United Kingdom who studied concussion patients found that almost halfContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that has been around for a long time, creating multiple health issues for users. But there is another downside to this drug: It can ravage the dental health of users. Meth was first used during World WarContinue Reading
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 transportationContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lack of transportation isn’t just a hassle. When it delays getting care, it also ups the risk of emergency room use and death in adults, new research shows. This is especially risky for cancer patients. “Transportation barriers prevent many patients with cancer fromContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maintaining tight control of your blood pressure could help your brain, potentially reducing your risk of stroke, a new study says. When blood pressure was intensively managed in adults over age 50, patients had fewer lesions in the brain’s white matter, according toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a new drug for people who have a rare, inherited type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The medication, toferson (Qalsody), targets a mutation in the SOD1-ALS gene. ALSContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist. While the enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body, according to theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You had a rough day at work and got stuck in traffic on the way home, and suddenly your head starts pounding. Stress headaches can be debilitating in the moment, but you don’t have to suffer indefinitely. If you’re struggling with stress, you’reContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A gel applied directly into the brain could offer new hope for patients diagnosed with glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. The gel cured 100% of lab mice with glioblastoma when it was applied to the tumor cavity following surgeryContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When U.S. health officials reported a 500% spike in the number of poison center calls involving kids eating melatonin gummies last year, Harvard researchers decided to take a closer look at the sleep supplements and discovered a disturbing fact: They contained up toContinue Reading