TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medical imaging for thinking and memory issues happens much later in Black patients than in their white and Hispanic counterparts, new research shows. A study to be presented Thursday at a meeting of radiologists also revealed that Black patients were less often testedContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (Healthday News) — Three more brands of cantaloupe have been recalled by U.S. health officials after salmonella infections linked to the fruit more than doubled in just a week. The case count now includes nearly 100 people in 32 states, with Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin andContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Whole grains could be the key to Black people protecting their brains against aging and dementia, a new study reports. Black folks who ate more foods with whole grains appeared to have a slower rate of memory decline than those who ate fewerContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risk of developing liver cancer appears to be rising with each successive generation of Mexican-Americans, especially men, a new report finds. “Liver cancer is becoming a growing concern among Latinos, underscoring the importance of comprehending the factors driving this trend,” said studyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) —Traffic, crowds and unforeseen delays and disruptions can turn holiday travel from celebratory to chaos in a flash — especially if you’re prone to anxiety. Being aware of your triggers can help you be ready for any glitches that arise. “Triggers might include uncertaintyContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s not simple traveling if you have heart disease, but a chronic condition needn’t keep someone from seeing friends and family during the holidays, the American Heart Association (AHA) says. Most people only need to toss a few clothes and essentials into aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 17 (Healthday News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has found early evidence that cinnamon may be the source of high levels of lead in fruit puree pouches that have now sickened 34 children. The agency, in partnership with the U.S. Centers of DiseaseContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action against e-cigarettes disguised to look like everyday items that appeal to young people. The FDA sent warning letters Thursday to seven online retailers that were selling unauthorized vape devices that look like drink containers,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 (Healthday News) — While childhood cancer is no longer terminal for many, death rates remain higher in Black and Hispanic children, a new government report reveals. Treatments for these rare cancers have improved drastically in recent decades, and death rates dropped for all children in 2001Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 (Healthday News) — Two federal health agencies are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to dog food that has sickened seven people in seven states, nearly all of them infants. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of Victor Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food, aContinue Reading