Having A-Fib Might Raise Odds for Dementia

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 13, 2023 -- The common irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib) may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people newly diagnosed with…

New Nasal Spray for Migraines Approved by FDA

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 13, 2023 – Migraine sufferers will soon have a new treatment option that works more quickly and may be safer for people at risk of heart attack or stroke.…

Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

News Consumer News Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, March 12, 2023 -- Planning for a safe summer camp experience requires some extra steps if your child has asthma…

Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough?

By Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 -- When work, parenting and a packed social schedule leave you little time for shut-eye, you might think that getting by on just six hours of sleep…

New York City Rats Can Carry COVID Virus

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 -- Rats can become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study that found many rodents in New York City's sewer system and…

Health Highlights: March 10, 2023​

News Consumer News Health Highlights: March 10, 2023​ By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>Poll finds many Americans worried about health care understaffing. Almost 3 out of 4 people who needed health care in the past six…