TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Other people could be having problems with the same insulin pump, dental implant or glucose monitor that you use — and you might not find out in a timely manner. That’s because medical device manufacturers frequently fail to promptly report side effects causedContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — There’s a new reason to steer clear of raw cheese: New research shows it can harbor the infectious bird flu virus for months. “There is a risk of infection,” lead study author Dr. Diego Diel, an associate professor at Cornell University, told CNN.Continue Reading
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MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your organs might be aging faster than you are — and that could increase your risk for serious diseases, including cancer, heart disease and dementia. A new study, published in the March issue of The Lancet Digital Health, analyzed data from the long-runningContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For 21 years, Sebastien Beauzile lived with the chronic pain of sickle cell anemia. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking genetic treatment, he is the first person in New York to be cured of the disease. “Sickle cell was like a blockade for me,Continue Reading
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials are warning about a rise in injuries linked to the misuse of nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas. The gas, which is used medically as a sedative and in whipped cream cans, is now being sold in small, flavored canisters with namesContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 1 in 3 children live with a chronic condition that could significantly affect their health for the rest of their lives, a new study says. Chronic illnesses affected more than 30% of children ages 5 to 17 by 2018, up from aroundContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Arthritis sufferers who also have COPD have a significantly higher risk of death than those without the chronic breathing disease, a new study says. People with arthritis and COPD are 41% more likely to die from any cause compared to patients with arthritisContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The blues and the jitters are very common among people battling chronic pain, a new evidence review says. About 40% of adults with chronic pain have symptoms of depression or anxiety, researchers report in JAMA Network Open. Women, younger adults and people sufferingContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The time of day — or year — an asthma test takes place can affect its accuracy, a new study says. Routine asthma testing is more reliable when done in the morning, researchers reported in the journal Thorax. Starting at 8:30 a.m., theContinue Reading
SUNDAY, March 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women today. Despite its impact, many women miss early warning signs, mistaking them for everyday digestive issues or menopause. Understanding the risks, symptoms and importance of early screening could be life-saving. Colon cancerContinue Reading