FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — PFAS compounds are known as “forever chemicals” because they degrade slowly in the environment and accumulate in the body, potentially harming human and animal health. Bacteria can’t eat them. Fire can’t incinerate them. Water can’t dilute them. Instead, these per- and polyfluoroalkyl substancesContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many opioid abusers cite short-term, legitimate use of an opioid for relief of joint or dental pain as their “gateway” into addiction. Now, research done at one New York State clinic finds that dentists can cut their use of opioids down to zero,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned a maker of nicotine gummies to stop marketing what is an illegal product. In what is a first-of-its-kind warning, the agency said it considers these gummies particularly concerning because they resemble candy and canContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medieval monks were much more wormy than average folks, a new archaeological analysis has revealed. Those living in medieval Cambridge were nearly twice as likely to be infected by intestinal parasites as city dwellers, researchers found. Even though Augustinian friars had access toContinue Reading
Breakthrough might break down PFAS ‘forever chemicals.’ Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in nonstick cookware, waterproof cosmetics and water-repellent fabrics and have been linked with cancer. They’ve also been thought to be indestructible in nature — until now. Read more Moving away from opioids for dental pain. OneContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Parkinson’s disease can be hard for the average person to identify, but 10 warning signs may offer an early clue that you or a loved one may be developing the disease. The Parkinson’s Foundation suggests being aware of the signs, while knowing thatContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cancer isn’t just a physical struggle but also an emotional one, as patients, survivors and their loved ones experience grief and loss throughout the experience. Gabrielle Alvarez, a social worker at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, offered some tips to help patientsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers may have found a new way to help ease the pain of knee replacement surgery: infusing morphine directly into the shin bone. The findings come from a recent study of 48 patients undergoing total knee replacement. The investigators found that giving aContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Suicide is a major public health issue for all Americans, but new research suggests it is a particularly pressing problem for Hispanics. Between 2010 and 2020, the suicide rate among Hispanic adults increased by more than 70%, while the Hispanic population in theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Symptoms of cardiovascular problems run the gamut. Some – like chest pain during a heart attack or a droopy face during a stroke – are sudden and severe, while others last years with varying intensity. Factors such as sex, cognitive functionContinue Reading