Health Highlights: March 8, 2023​

News Consumer News Health Highlights: March 8, 2023​ By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>Consuming opioids causes half of all U.S. poisonings to kids age 5 and younger. Experts say the opioid epidemic has made it more…

Gene That Shielded Some Against Black Death May…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 -- Some people may have a gene that helps protect them from respiratory diseases like COVID-19 -- and helped their ancestors fight the plague. It comes at…

At-Home Care of Painful Endometriosis

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 -- Patients with painful endometriosis can help reclaim their lives by managing flare-ups at home and getting medical care, a specialist in women's health assures. Dr. Kristin…

Opioids Cause Half of All Poisonings in U.S.…

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 -- Opioids pose the greatest poison risk to children in the United States, accounting for more than half of poisoning deaths in infants and toddlers, a new…

Does Running Bring on Arthritic Knees?

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 -- New research offers up some good news for diehard marathon runners: You don’t necessarily have to give up running if you are experiencing hip or knee…

How Soon Can You Resume Tennis, Golf After…

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 -- Returning to golf, tennis or pickleball after shoulder replacement surgery shouldn't be too hard. Healing does take time, but within a few months most people can…