By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Much has been made of how a lack of English proficiency can interfere with a patient’s ability to interact with their doctor and get the best…
People Infected With Hepatitis C May Need the…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Patients with hepatitis C should consider being vaccinated again for hepatitis B, because their immune response to the initial shot may be inadequate, a new study…
Old Age & Heat Can Be Deadly Combo:…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Hot weather can pose serious health risks for older adults. Existing medical conditions, problems moving around and medications raise the risk of heatstroke, according to an…
Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Babies who have more mature microbes in their gut are less likely to have allergy-related wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to new research. “Our…
City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Two new studies looked to explain an increased risk of respiratory infections like coughs and colds in babies and young children, finding city living to be…
Americans Are Worried About AI in the Workplace:…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Could an algorithm take your job someday? Concerns about artificial intelligence, or AI, are plaguing U.S. workers, according to a new American Psychological Association poll. Some…
Surgery Soon? Use These 3 Tips to Manage…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Sept. 10, 2023 -- When someone has surgery, pain may be top of mind. An expert in managing post-op pain offers three tips for keeping it under control, safely. “Pain…
Melatonin for Kids: Is it Safe? How to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, Sept. 9, 2023 – Lots of parents are giving their children the supplement melatonin to help with sleep, but is it safe? In a new survey, the American Academy of…
Implant Can Warn Weeks Early That Transplanted Organ…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 -- Receiving an organ transplant can be a nerve-wracking, if lifesaving, affair, said Dr. Joaquin Brieva, a kidney transplant recipient. “Within two days of my transplant, my…
Opposites May Not Attract After All, Study of…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 -- There's an adage that in romantic relationships, opposites attract. Now, a large, new study confirms that just like many old sayings, it's wrong. In an analysis…