By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- Dementia can take a big bite out of an American's bank account, robbing 60% of a patient's net worth in the eight years after a diagnosis,…

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- Yellow fever may be resurfacing in the United States, thanks to climate change. The mosquito-borne viral illness decimated southern U.S. cities from 1820 to 1905, and…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- An inexpensive medication long used for depression and migraines now has a clinical trial to back up its off-label use for another condition that lowers quality…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards are everywhere -- and injuries related to their use are soaring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a new report…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- New research has uncovered evidence that remnants of the COVID-19 virus may remain in some patients' guts for months, contributing to the lingering symptoms known as…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- A breast cancer diagnosis often causes anxiety and depression, but an empathetic doctor can help. Supportive communication is key to reducing patient uncertainty and promoting mental…

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- Want to do something to protect your thinking skills as you age? Swing that golf club or go for a walk. A new study found that…