WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A tool used to restore forest ecosystems could also be key to the battle against tick-borne disease, researchers say. Forest managers and land owners use prescribed fire to combat invasive species, improve wildlife habitat and restore ecosystem health. A recent study suggests itContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unilever announced Monday that it has recalled certain dry shampoo sprays because they may contain elevated levels of benzene. The propellant used in the products, which are sold under the brand names Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head) and TRESemmé, appearsContinue Reading
Cases of infant RSV are swamping hospitals. What are the symptoms, treatments? While respiratory syncytial virus can just mean a common cold in most kids, some will develop very serious breathing problems that require medical attention. Read more Too often, women aren’t told of sexual side effects of cancer treatments.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Folks who regularly use weed could be in for a rocky road if they ever require major surgery, a new study reports. Frequent marijuana users tend to experience more pain as they recover from surgery, and they require more opioid drugs (like morphine)Continue Reading
As young doctors’ work hours rise, so do their odds for depression. Researchers found that among more than 17,000 first-year residents across the United States, average scores on a depression scale rose hand-in-hand with the number of hours worked each week. Read more Child danger: Almost half of parents keepContinue Reading
Your hospital room affects outcomes after surgery. A new study finds key factors about hospital rooms that are tied to higher or lower survival rates in the days or weeks after surgery. Read more Marijuana, meth, cocaine use may trigger dangerous a-fib. The heart arrhythmia increases the risk of stroke,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Surgeons have long advised patients to stop smoking cigarettes for several weeks before their operations to lower the risk of complications. But what about weed? New research has found reason for worry: Marijuana users had higher infection rates after minimally invasive knee andContinue Reading
It doesn’t take much weight gain to raise your odds for knee trouble. A gain of just 11 pounds increases a woman’s odds of needing a knee replacement by one-third and a man’s by one-quarter, new research finds. Read more Good sleep could keep illness at bay as you age.Continue Reading
Over 1 million Americans ration insulin due to high cost. Many people delayed picking up their prescription, while others took lower doses than they needed, researchers found. Read more Along Eastern Seaboard, hurricanes getting bigger, wetter. Fast-building storms like Hurricane Ian outpace the best forecasting skills. Along with more quicklyContinue Reading
Pregnancy may have women cutting back on smoking even before they know they’ve conceived. Research suggests there may be biological mechanisms that reduce the craving for nicotine. Read more Is exercise getting tougher for you? Long COVID may be to blame. In a new study study, 3 months after havingContinue Reading