Consuming opioids causes half of all U.S. poisonings to kids age 5 and younger. Experts say the opioid epidemic has made it more likely that kids will come across and accidentally ingest a pill. Read more Is your tap water too hot? Scalds send thousands to ER each year. AContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When a country makes progress in women’s rights, both women and men are likely to live longer, a new global study shows. Researchers found that across 156 countries, people living in places with greater gender equality — in areas like education and workContinue Reading
Vitamin D could help prevent dementia. Consuming the “sunshine vitamin” lowered the chances of dementia by 40%, when compared to those who didn’t take supplements, new research showed. Read more Most college athletes with genetic heart defects can safely play sports. In a study, 95% of college and professional athletesContinue Reading
Cell injection therapy shows promise against chronic back pain. An injection that helps regenerate spinal discs has lasting benefits, results from an extended clinical trial show. Read more Though often prescribed, diuretics may not help prevent kidney stones. While the lowest rate of recurrence was seen in patients on theContinue Reading
Tough journeys: When cancer strikes people with dementia.The number of people suffering with both conditions is expected to rise as America’s population continues to age. Read more Dozens of medical groups form coalition to counter misinformation. Composed of 50 groups from across the country, members will tackle the spread ofContinue Reading
Could the Mediterranean diet help people with MS? A study of more than 560 people with MS linked the healthy diet with a reduced risk of thinking difficulties. Read more Racism brings worse heart health to Black women. In a U.S. study, racism related to employment, housing, health care andContinue Reading
What exactly is hospice care? After the announcement that former President Jimmy Carter, 98, was entering end-of-life hospice care, many wondered what such care entailed. An expert outlines what to expect. Read more Vaping tobacco or marijuana appears tied to higher anxiety in teens. In a new study, many saidContinue Reading
Black patients with dementia are less likely to get best meds. Researchers say it’s unclear whether the drugs weren’t prescribed or whether some patients could not afford to fill prescriptions. Read more Take these 7 healthy steps to lower your odds for dementia. Habits intended to protect your heart canContinue Reading
Is obesity especially dangerous for women at genetic risk for breast cancer? After testing breast tissue from women with BRCA mutations, researchers saw more DNA damage in tissue from those who were obese. Read more Unraveling the connection between menstrual cycles and migraine. Fluctuating estrogen levels may cause a surgeContinue Reading
Aidan’s tough journey: Breathing easier with a rewired heart. Doctors have given a toddler a new lease on life after he was born with a series of complex, life-threatening birth defects. Read more Scientists grow electrodes in living tissue. The research, which blurs the lines between biology and technology, couldContinue Reading