By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- Americans seeking out the new COVID boosters are finding themselves held back by insurance entanglements and supply delays. Some insurers have balked at covering the vaccines,…
Kraft Cheese Slices Recalled Due to Plastic Wrap…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- Kraft Heinz said it is recalling over 83,000 packs of its Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because of a packaging defect in the plastic that…
In 22 U.S. States, More Than a Third…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- Obesity is on the rise across the United States. In 22 states, 35% of adults or more were obese last year, new data from the U.S.…
Medicaid Reinstated for Nearly 500,000 Children and Families:…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 – About 500,000 children and families have had their Medicaid reinstated after some states erroneously purged them because of a systems issue, the U.S. Centers for Medicare…
Kids ER Visits for Mental Health Crises Rise…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- While the start of the school year can give kids and teens the chance to reconnect with friends and enjoy school sports and activities, it can…
Brain Trauma Could Help Trigger Heart Troubles
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- While the neurological impact of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has long been studied, new research suggests TBIs are also hard on the heart. The research…
Scientists Spot Gene Mutation Linked to Esophageal Cancer
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- Researchers have found a gene mutation linked to esophageal cancer, which could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies. Investigators from Case Western Reserve University in…
Newer Diabetes Meds Might Not Work as Well…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 – New research suggests some newer diabetes treatments may not be as beneficial for Black patients, after earlier drug trials included small numbers of non-white people. Whether…
Vaping Raises a Teens Odds of Developing Asthma
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- New research underscores the harms of e-cigarettes, showing that vaping increases the risk of asthma in teens who have never smoked cigarettes. Although e-cigarettes have fewer…
Babies May Leave Cells Behind That Help Mom…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 -- One pregnancy may leave behind microscopic souvenirs that prepare a mom's immune system for the next one, a new study suggests. Experts said the research, carried…