THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The cleanup of industrial chemicals following a freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, early this year released high levels of some dangerous gases, including acrolein, investigators say. The Norfolk Southern freight train was carrying numerous hazardous chemicals. To avoid a catastrophic explosionContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A targeted treatment has had unprecedented success in shrinking a rare brain tumor, according to clinical trial results. These tumors are papillary craniopharyngiomas (PCPs), and the drug combo is called vemurafenib/cobimetinib. Each of 15 patients who received one or more cycles of targetedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. federal officials took a big step toward protecting children from a contaminant blamed for irreversible health effects, proposing tougher standards for removing lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings and child care facilities. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the proposed new standards WednesdayContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A multinational team of engineers and surgeons has developed a bionic hand with a high level of function in every finger — a significant advance for amputees. The team, from the United States, Sweden, Australia and Italy, developed a way to reconfigure whatContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research shows that humans and deer passed the coronavirus back and forth in late 2021 and early 2022, raising concerns that this animal reservoir could become a source of new variants. Humans passed the virus to deer more than 100 times duringContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For years, people with the widespread pain disorder fibromyalgia were told their symptoms were all in their heads, but now the illness is being taken much more seriously with good reason. Folks with fibromyalgia are more likely to die early from accidents, infectionsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — School’s out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the sun. But, summer’s also a time when many kids can gain weight quickly – and at unhealthy levels. The obesity rate for children inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The centuries-old practice of mindfulness is having a moment in present times, and a new study finds the therapy can improve mental health for at least six months. Analyzing the results of 13 prior studies, U.K. researchers concluded that in-person, teacher-led mindfulness coursesContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus. But whatever weight is lost during a water fast can come back quickly, while other health benefits fade fast, according to a new review ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball is a hot trend and it’s getting folks exercising who haven’t been so active in a long time. It’s also racking up injuries — both overuse type and acute traumas — often in those aged 50 and up. A new poll suggestsContinue Reading