By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- The field of surgery has long been dominated by men, and still is today. But two new studies show that if patients want safe, effective long-term…
AHA News: A Day After Performing The Star-Spangled…
By American Heart Association News>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Radio announcer and producer Karen Moyer was exhausted after putting in long days on the air at Dallas' classical radio station WRR…
Cardiac Arrest: Many People Experience Warning Signs the…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Sudden cardiac arrest may not come on so suddenly after all. Fully 50% of people who experienced a sudden cardiac arrest had a telling symptom 24…
1 in 5 Marijuana Users Struggle With Dependency…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – Cannabis use disorder is a very real problem for a significant percentage of people who use marijuana, new research suggests. About 21% of those who use…
Higher Levels of Toxic Metals Found in Blood,…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Marijuana users may be building up high levels of toxic metals in their blood, a new study suggests. According to researchers, people who use marijuana exclusively…
Antidepressants for Postpartum Depression Could Mean Better Mental…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- If you are a new mom struggling with postpartum depression, taking antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also bear benefits for your child's…
As Another Hurricane Targets Florida, Experts Warn of…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in the United States Wednesday. Idalia was forecast to be a powerful Category 3 storm by the time it…
Should Kids Take Ozempic, Wegovy? The Idea Has…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are surging in popularity, but that doesn’t mean they’re good for everyone. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) may be dangerous…
Segregation Has Close Ties With Lead Poisoning in…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Young Black children living in racially segregated U.S. neighborhoods are at heightened risk of potentially brain-damaging lead exposure, a new study warns. The study, of nearly…
No Beer Goggles: Drinking Doesnt Make Others Seem…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Many a person has blamed "beer goggles" following a regrettable one-night stand, but a new study suggests that there's no such thing. Rather, alcohol acts more…