By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- As cannabis use has become legal in many U.S. states for medical or recreational use, Americans' views on the drug may have gotten rosier. In fact,…
In Monkey Trial, Gene Therapy Shows Promise in…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- For people with severe alcohol use disorder, a new gene therapy trial could lead to an effective treatment that would involve chemically rebalancing the area…
New Lawsuit Filed by Family of Henrietta Lacks…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – The family of Henrietta Lacks has filed another in a series of planned lawsuits over the use of Lacks’ cells without her knowledge or consent. Known…
Drinking, Often Heavy, Is Common Among Cancer Survivors
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- Many Americans diagnosed with cancer continue to drink alcohol regularly — sometimes heavily and sometimes during treatment, a new study shows. The study, of over 15,000…
Moving Into a Smokers Former Home? You May…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- If you’re moving into a home where smokers lived, the first thing you should do to protect your lungs is rip out any old carpeting, new…
PFAS Forever Chemicals Found in Some Period Products
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- Some menstrual products -- pads, tampons, cups and underwear -- contain harmful “forever chemicals,” according to new research into the contents of these essential items. Researchers…
Post-Pandemic End to Food Assistance Programs Meant 2…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- The federal government recently stopped pandemic-related emergency food aid, leaving perhaps 2 million more Americans without enough to eat. Emergency allotments in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Long COVID Triggered One Mans Blue Legs Syndrome
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- A new scientific paper highlights a little-known symptom of long COVID: blue legs. Called acrocyanosis, it happened to a 33-year-old man cared for by Dr. Manoj…
Dont Use Certain Tests for Pregnancy, Ovulation, UTIs,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that consumers should not use certain pregnancy, ovulation, urine, UTI and breast milk test kits over concerns that…
Help Kids Hit Reset on Sleep as They…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Aug. 13, 2023 -- Keeping to a consistent bedtime routine is the key to helping your kids get restful and refreshing sleep. Fortunately, about 81% of parents with kids under…