Vaccines Against Shingles, Pneumonia May Also Lower Your…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- Certain adult vaccines, including shingles and pneumonia shots, may also help seniors fight off Alzheimer's disease, new research reveals. Prior vaccination with the shingles vaccine, pneumococcus…

Is Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Aug. 20, 2023 -- Helping a child who struggles with reading can be a rewarding experience. A nationally known expert offers some tips for parents who are trying to help…

The #1 Enemy of Good Sleep for School…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, Aug. 19, 2023 -- Video games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). But…

AHA News: I Feel Like Im Dying: Days…

By American Heart Association News>FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Five days after giving birth to her second child, Lauren Lowrey woke up with a sharp pain in her upper back. She…

Stem Cells Might Someday Create New Tooth Enamel…

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 -- Damaged teeth could one day be repaired with “living fillings” created from stem cells, a new study reports. In the lab, researchers induced stem cells to…

1 in 10 ICU Patients With Heart Issues…

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 -- More than 1 out of every 10 patients who land in an ICU with a potentially deadly heart emergency test positive for recreational drug use, a…