By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 -- COVID-19 variants are evolving three times faster in white-tailed deer than in humans, according to a new study. Deer serve as virus reservoirs, places where a…
Avoid Opioids for Short-Term Dental Pain in Kids,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 -- Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage those aches with over-the-counter ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen, according to…
Americans Spending on Mental Health Services Rose 53%…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 -- When the pandemic began, spending on mental health services skyrocketed and it continues to rise even as use of telehealth services leveled off. That's the key…
Are Cannabis-Based Medicines Safe for Children With Cancer?
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 -- Nineteen scientific studies have failed to answer a big question: Are cannabis-containing products safe or effective for kids with cancer? A new analysis of the studies…
Getting His Life Back: Regaining Strength After a…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 -- Valance Sams Sr. believes that he has experienced "a miracle." Sams, now 46, underwent a triple organ transplant in the spring of 2023, making him one…
Dont Get Burned Grilling, and Other Hot Weather…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Aug. 27, 2023 -- It’s always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun -- and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources. An…
As Parents Drop Kids Off for Their Freshman…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, Aug. 26, 2023 -- Tears may flow when parents drop their teen off at college. Watching kids leave the nest can tug at the heart and make parents a little…
First Biosimilar, Tyruko, Approved to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
By Tina Brown HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tyruko (natalizumab-sztn), the first biosimilar to Tysabri (natalizumab) injection, for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, the…
First Biosimilar Approved to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
By Tina Brown HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tyruko (natalizumab-sztn), the first biosimilar to Tysabri (natalizumab) injection, for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, the…
Eco-Friendly Paper Straws Contain Harmful PFAS Chemicals
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 -- Paper straws, meant to be an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, may not be better for the environment, a new study concludes, warning that they also contain…