TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The overdose-reversing drug naloxone can help save the lives of people whose hearts have stopped due to an opioid OD, a new study shows. Naloxone rapidly reverses opioid ODs by blocking the ability of opioids to bind with receptors in the brain, researchersContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Perdue Foods has recalled over 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and tenders after consumers complained of finding bits of metal in the products. The recall covers select lots of Perdue Breaded Chicken Tenders, Butcher Box Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets and Perdue Simply SmartContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Emboldened by success in its initial efforts to cut dietary salt intake by Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced Phase II of the endeavor. U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that a person consume no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) ofContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Black employees in a toxic workplace are more susceptible to depression and sleep loss than whites are, according to new research. Black workers being mistreated by employers got an estimated 100 fewer minutes of sleep per night than white workers or Black peopleContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new implant could help prevent overdose deaths by automatically administering the OD-reversing drug naloxone, a new study shows. The implant, about the size of a stick of gum, is placed under the skin, where it monitors vital signs like heart rate andContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Child safety experts have warned about the sometimes lethal dangers of toy water beads. Now, a report finds a doubling in just one year of U.S. pediatric ER visits linked to the products. “The number of pediatric water bead-related emergency department visits isContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — It’s been a sweltering summer for much of the United States, and a new poll finds many people can recognize the signs of heat sickness if it strikes them or someone else. However, many more don’t know crucial information that could help themContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Advocates for the use of the psychedelic drug MDMA (midomafetamine) to treat mental health conditions were delivered a setback on Friday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve it as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is insufficient evidenceContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — People who are nervous about administering a rescue shot for anaphylaxis finally have a new alternative in a nasal spray. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it has approved neffy, the first non-injected treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions. TheContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — This summer’s blistering temperatures have helped prompt an emergency blood shortage, the American Red Cross has warned. Heat waves affected almost 100 blood drives last month, either by hurting turnout or forcing the events to be canceled. Since July 1, the national blood supplyContinue Reading