Germs Love Two Skin Hot Spots on Your…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 -- Grandma knew it all along: Certain places on the body are "hot spots" for unhealthy microbes. That notion — which the authors of a new study…

Third of Medicaid Patients With Opioid Use Disorder…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – Medications that cut cravings have been shown to help with opioid use disorder, yet nearly a third of Medicaid recipients dealing with opioid addiction aren’t getting…

Scientists Gain Insight Into How COVID Harms the…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 -- New research shows the COVID-19 virus can directly infect coronary arteries, inflaming fatty plaque inside them, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.…

Exercise Can Preserve Astronauts Heart Health on Long…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 -- Extensive exercise regimens are keeping astronauts healthy and protecting their hearts during extended space missions, new research finds. A study from scientists at UT Southwestern Medical…

Mammograms: An Expert Overview on Why Theyre So…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Oct. 1, 2023 -- Mammograms have long offered early detection of breast cancer, which is why getting them regularly is crucial to women’s health, one expert says. “There are several…