SATURDAY, June 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heat illness can be deadly, so it’s essential to recognize the warning signs and know what to do as the summer season gets into gear. “Heat illness tends to happen when the body is unable to regulate its temperature due to overexertion orContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using gas stoves can increase indoor air levels of benzene, a chemical linked to higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers, a new study reports. Analysis of dozens of stoves revealed that a single gas cooktop burner on high or aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The White House announced Friday that a former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services will be named the next leader of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Former North Carolina Health Secretary Dr. Mandy CohenContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Pfizer Inc. warned doctors this week of an impending shortage of Bicillin, its long-acting, injectable form of penicillin. The medication is not commonly used for children because alternatives such as amoxicillin are preferred over the Bicillin shot, the company explained in a statement.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study has unearthed significant racial disparities in both treatment and outcomes for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Black patients with this condition, where plaque builds up in the arteries of the legs, were more likely to have a stroke, heart attack orContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend that COVID booster shots be updated for the fall to protect solely against one of the three XBB variants that have taken hold in the United States.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A majority of insured Americans have struggled with a wide array of stumbling blocks when trying to get coverage for their health care needs, a new national survey shows. All told, the KFF report uncovered numerous obstacles to coverage with all types ofContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could high-quality child care for young children translate into better grades in math and science? Yes, says new research that found children with caregivers who provided both warmth and mental stimulation go on to do better in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)Continue Reading
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While food allergies have not historically been top of mind for racial and ethnic minorities, new research shows that Hispanic, Black and Asian communities all face a higher prevalence of these issues. Money also mattered: In households where incomes were higher, at moreContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Regulators want your next tattoo to be as safe as it is trendy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a draft of new guidance aimed at helping manufacturers and distributors of tattoo inks prevent microbial contamination. “With about 30% of peopleContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A bout of traveler’s diarrhea can really put a damper on your vacation. Here, experts break down what traveler’s diarrhea is, including its causes, symptoms and treatment, so you can get back to enjoying your trip as quickly as possible. What is traveler’sContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 boosters may be offered this fall, but first scientists need to determine what strains to target and who should receive the shots. Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are slated to meet Thursday to discuss plans for fall, a decisionContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For years, multiple sclerosis was seen as a disease that largely affects white people. But a new study finds that it’s much more common among Black Americans than previously believed. Researchers found that in 2010, an estimated 3 out of every 1,000 BlackContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — How prohibitive is the cost of diabetes care? For American patients, including those with insurance, the full scope of related expenses is often so onerous that some have turned to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe as a way to raise cash for care, newContinue Reading