By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 -- Highly processed packaged foods and drinks may be quick, cheap and tasty, but new research suggests they’re also likely to up your risk for depression. Among…
FDA Wants More Data on First Needle-Free Antidote…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- In a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of…
Rat-Borne Parasite That Can Cause Brain Disease Spreading…
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- Brown rats found and analyzed near Atlanta now carry rat lungworm, researchers report. It's a parasite that can trigger a dangerous brain encephalitis in both people…
Patient-to-Patient Transmission Not to Blame for Most C.…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- A deadly infection associated with hospitalization may not be the fault of the hospital, but may instead stem from the patients themselves, a new study suggests.…
A Baby Cries & Moms Breast Milk Releases:…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- Many a new mom knows that when her newborn cries, her milk releases. Now, animal research reveals a newly discovered brain circuit that may explain why…
You Survived a Heart Attack. Heres How Cardiac…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- Cardiac rehabilitation is a key part of recovery from a heart attack, helping to prevent another, perhaps more severe one. About 800,000 people in the United…
Bats Dont Get Cancer, and Scientists Are Closer…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- Bats have an extraordinary ability to avoid cancer and handle infections, and researchers now think they might know why. Specific genetic adaptations caused by rapid evolution…
Average Hospital Bed Has a Big Carbon Footprint
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- How big is a hospital bed’s carbon footprint? Pretty big, new research shows. One hospital bed alone was roughly equivalent to the carbon footprint of five…
Diabetes Drug Maker Sues Over Compounded Versions of…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- Another diabetes drug maker is taking legal action against businesses in several states, alleging that they’re “fraudulently claiming” that their compounded products are the same as…
Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- Nearly one in five counties across the United States lack psychiatrists or internet service, making it difficult for around 10.5 million Americans to find mental…