Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 14, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 14, 2024 -- Semaglutide -- the active ingredient in the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy -- can…
Neighborhoods Influence Whether or Not Folks Take Their…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 -- Heart failure is a major killer. However, a new study finds that heart failure patients living in poorer neighborhoods are much less likely…
AI May Predict Survival After Heart Surgery
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 18, 2023 -- A technology from the 19th century meets one from the 21st to better help doctors predict who'll survive a heart surgery.Cardiologists from three…
Fatigued Frenchies: Flat-Faced Dogs Get Worse Sleep
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 18, 2023 -- French Bulldogs might be the most widespread breed in the world, but the fancy, flat-faced pooches pay a high price for their popularity,…
Better Grades, Less Time on Phones: Poll Shows…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 18, 2023 -- More patience. Less time on phones. Healthier habits. Better grades.Parents and kids alike are making resolutions for the New Year, setting personal goals…
Most U.S. Parents Plan to Vaccinate Kids Against…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 18, 2023 -- Most parents plan to have their kids vaccinated against influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), even as COVID-19 vaccine acceptance flags, a new…
Resolve to Keep Your Allergies, Asthma in Check…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 18, 2023 -- If you're one of the 50 million Americans with asthma or allergies, 2024 is another year to redouble efforts to manage them.But how?“It’s…
Your Child Has a Fever: When Is It…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterSATURDAY, Dec. 16 -- It's that time of year when your kids come home with sniffles and sore throats, but when should you worry if they have a…
FDA Seizes 1.5 Million Illegal Vaping Products, Including…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 -- Federal agents have seized more than 1.4 million illegal vaping products being smuggled into the United States from China.A three-day operation at Los…