By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 31, 2023 -- When parents meet U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, one concern comes up time after time. "The most common question parents ask me is: 'Is social…
Losing a Parent is Hard. Is It Harder…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 31, 2023 -- After the death of a parent, boys may have a tougher time than girls, a new study suggests. Young people who lose a parent before age…
As a Summer Surge of COVID Takes Hold,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 31, 2023 – For the fourth summer in a row, Americans are experiencing a COVID-19 surge, this one marked by a rise in hospital admissions, emergency room visits, test…
Sleep Apnea Lowers Blood Oxygen, Upping Heart Risks
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 31, 2023 -- Sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke as erratic breathing causes oxygen levels to drop, new research shows. "These findings will help…
Hip Replacements No Riskier for Folks Living With…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 31, 2023 -- Hip replacement surgery is safe for HIV patients, a new study shows. Some surgeons are reluctant to perform total hip replacement surgery on patients with HIV…
Mounjaro, Orforglipron, and CagriSema Line Up to Challenge…
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY July 30, 2023 -- After drugmaker Novo Nordisk tweaked its diabetes drug Ozempic into Wegovy — a formulation expressly designed to help users shed pounds — sales of both drugs…
Ouch! You Injured a Nail: Tips on Best…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, July 30, 2023 -- If you've ever slammed a door on your finger, you know how badly an injured nail feels, but do you know how to treat one? First,…
Summer Jobs Give Kids More Than a Paycheck
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, July 29, 2023 -- Summer jobs can give teens valuable life experience that help them transition to adulthood -- not just a paycheck, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.…
FDA Approves Xdemvy for Demodex Blepharitis
By Lori Solomon HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Xdemvy (lotilaner ophthalmic solution) 0.25 percent for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis, caused by Demodex mites. The approval…
New Ultrasound Patch Spots Tiny Breast Abnormalities in…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that might eventually allow women to monitor themselves for early signs of breast cancer in the comfort of their…