Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 -- Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults. Asian or Pacific Islander,…

FDA-Mandated Tweak to Common Rx Painkillers May Have…

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 -- Acetaminophen, a popular over-the-counter medication for millions struggling with pain and fever, can also be found in prescription painkillers that combine acetaminophen and an opioid into…

New Ablation Treatment Could Improve A-Fib Care

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 -- A quicker, safer option for treating an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation might be just months away. Atrial fibrillation is currently treated with drugs or a…

Preterm Birth Drug Pulled From Market Over Lack…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 -- Pregnant women will no longer have any drug to prevent preterm birth after the maker of the only available treatment announced Tuesday that it will withdraw…

What an Expert Says About Taking Magnesium for…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 -- When people struggle to fall asleep, it’s no surprise they seek solutions. Options can range from prescription medications to sleep therapy, good habits and an abundance…

AHA News: Blood Pressure Measurements in the Clinic…

By American Heart Association News>WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Blood pressure measurements taken in a medical office can vary widely between visits, new research finds, offering further support for guidelines that…

Is Your Tap Water Too Hot? Scalding Burns…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 -- A water heater set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit can release water from the tap hot enough to cause a second-degree burn in about nine minutes. Turned…