Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- A newly approved test can determine whether a person has a genetically driven risk of becoming addicted to opioids.The AvertD test, the first…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eyedrops and artificial tears faced recall in 2023, due to contamination and unsafe manufacturing practices.“This year, we've seen an…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Kids with emotional problems or ADHD can find the holidays a very challenging time, as all the routines that provide a sense of…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- A new treatment appears to reduce food allergies in children and teens, according to interim clinical trial results.A lab-made monoclonal antibody called omalizumab…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Kids are home for the holidays, but the wonders of the season can pose problems for children with asthma.Sources of joy like Christmas…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- At least 205 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, federal health…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Kids who've survived cancer face many health challenges, and a heightened risk for diabetes is one of them, new research shows.A team at…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Head injuries related to football might be tied to markers of dementia like brain shrinkage and decreased blood flow to the brain, a…