Gene therapy breakthrough for children born without immune systems. Ten children with an especially rare and hard-to-treat form of “bubble boy” disease are living normal lives after receiving a the new treatment, researchers say. Read more Stop screening asymptomatic hospital patients for COVID, experts say. A nationwide group of infectionContinue Reading
Rising cases of invasive strep A in kids have experts worried. Most cases are mild, but serious and life-threatening disease can occur if the bacteria migrates deep into the bloodstream and organs. Read more Doctors are less likely to follow medical guidelines than others. In a new report, people adheredContinue Reading
Another Mediterranean diet bonus: Healthier sperm, better fertility. Add better chances of conceiving a baby to the list of health benefits linked to the heart-healthy regimen, scientists say. Read more Many U.S. women must travel far to get a mammogram. The problem was most dire in rural regions, with 50%Continue Reading
Light therapy may ease MS-related fatigue. Scientists don’t understand how it helps, but participants in a small study reported having more energy after just two weeks of treatment. Read now Snow shoveling can be a heart hazard. As a major storm takes aim at the U.S. Northeast, cardiovascular experts warnContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medicare Advantage ads that are confusing or misleading could be banned under a new rule that was proposed Wednesday by the Biden administration to protect seniors. Nearly half of all seniors or people with disabilities who are enrolled in the Medicare program throughContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Black children and teens drown in swimming pools at rates seven times higher than white children, but a new survey suggests that special swimming programs could make a difference and help save lives. The survey, from the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’sContinue Reading
White House ‘winter preparedness’ plan revives free at-home COVID test program. Responding to a new surge in cases, officials said households will be eligible for 4 free test kits. Other initiatives are aimed a curbing the impact of rising rates of respiratory infection. Read more Gene therapy gel offers hopeContinue Reading
New drug might be an advance against eczema. Rocatinlimab is a monoclonal antibody that researchers found prevented the recurrence of the symptoms of the skin condition for up to 20 weeks after treatment was stopped. Read more Move to electric cars will save lives and billions in health care costs.Continue Reading
What’s driving the ongoing Adderall shortage? Shortages of the ADHD drug are expected to continue for months, forcing families to scramble for ways to deal with their children’s condition. Read more Most people with COPD enjoy good mental health. Despite a tough diagnosis, two-thirds were in excellent mental health despiteContinue Reading
Gig economy could be harming workers’ health. People whose work is piecemeal and sometimes depends on tips and commissions tend to be in poorer health than workers with more stable incomes, new research confirms. Read more How climate change could bring more heart deaths. Temperature effects from very hot orContinue Reading