Medical marijuana may help many avoid opioids. For those suffering from chronic back pain or arthritis, medicinal pot is proving a less harmful alternative, new research shows. Read more How risky is knee replacement for folks over 80? A study of more than 1.7 million seniors who underwent knee replacementContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Before slathering on your Jergens moisturizer, check the label. Certain lots have been recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that pose a risk to people with weakened immune systems. Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria typically pose little medical risk to healthy people, accordingContinue Reading
Drug infusion pumps vulnerable to flaws, hackers. They’re used in hospitals to govern the flow of IV medications and fluids into patients, but reports are surfacing of potential dangers from these high-tech devices. Read more Sleep apnea can speed aging — but CPAP can help. Besides the annoyance and healthContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. wildfires have become larger, more frequent and more widespread in the past two decades, and the situation will become even worse in the future, a new study warns. “Projected changes in climate, fuel and ignitions suggest that we’ll see more and largerContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Using medical marijuana to treat pain, anxiety or depression may quickly lead to dependence, without relieving symptoms, a new study suggests. Those most at risk for misusing medical marijuana are patients using it to treat anxiety and depression, the researchers found. Based onContinue Reading
‘Zapping’ air passages could curb severe asthma. Some patients with severe disease opt for cutting-edge surgery that “remodels” their airways to improve their breathing. Read more Moderna asks for approval of second COVID booster shot. The company asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization of a secondContinue Reading
Triglycerides a hidden stroke danger. Stroke survivors may be watching their “bad” cholesterol, but a new study suggests another type of blood fat, triglycerides, could put them at risk for a repeat stroke within the next year. Read more No connection between COVID vaccines, rare neuro conditions. The shots won’tContinue Reading
Ukraine’s refugees face massive mental health crisis. Stories from Ukrainians fleeing a nation under bombardment are highlighting a humanitarian crisis as millions flee across the border. Read more How you can help ease the health crisis in Ukraine. HealthDay has compiled a list of trustworthy agencies working right now inContinue Reading
Poll finds Americans unclear about age-linked memory loss. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is rarely part of normal aging, and is often a precursor to dementia. But a new survey from the Alzheimer’s Association finds many respondents unsure about the significance of MCI. Read more Could dirty air help trigger depressionContinue Reading
Americans with diabetes still struggling with high insulin bills. It’s a century-old drug, but insulin prices just keep rising and some patients are endangering their health by skipping doses. Will federal price cap legislation come soon enough to help ease the situation? Read more Links between depression and worsening dryContinue Reading