By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- People have long talked about having near-death experiences in which they felt they were looking down on themselves while others tried to save them. Now, researchers…
Former Real Housewife Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Another Melanoma…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- Reality TV star and wellness coach Teddi Mellencamp announced on Instagram Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with yet another melanoma. This is Mellencamp’s 12th or…
A COVID Vaccine-by-Mouth Could Be on the Way
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- An oral vaccine for COVID-19 appears to produce the sort of immune response that could quickly stamp out a developing infection, according to results from a…
Cleaning Products, Even Green Ones, Emit Unhealthy Toxins
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- Everyday products used for cleaning or freshening the air may release hundreds of hazardous volatile organic compounds, according to new research. Both conventional and "green" products…
Survey Finds Racism Against Asians Common in Medical…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 – Asian-American medical professionals commonly experience racism from both peers and patients, claims a new survey that documented myriad slurs and a lack of support. Researcher David…
Fatal ODs Involving Fentanyl Plus Coke, Meth Rose…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- The "fourth wave" of the U.S. overdose crisis involves the use of illicit fentanyl mixed with stimulants such as cocaine or methamphetamine, and it’s killing people…
Across America, Many Who Need a Neurologist Live…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- Many Medicare patients can’t get help close to home for brain and nervous system issues. Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare recipients in the United States live…
Face-to-Face Wins: People Get Bigger Mental Boost From…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- For a needed mood boost, skip social media and strike up an in-person conversation with someone instead. Face-to-face socializing boosts mood more than screen time, a…
Digestive Diseases Can Take Toll on Seniors Mental…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- A lot of older adults have digestive diseases that can be debilitating. They can also be linked to loneliness and depression, a new study says. “These…
Breast Milk Brings Babies a Healthier Microbiome
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- Breast milk supplies many benefits for babies and their moms, and a new study highlights another one: Mother's milk provides proteins that are important for a…