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…
Why Black People May Be More Prone to…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- Black people tend to be more vulnerable to suffering severe strokes, but scientists have long struggled to figure out why. Until now: New research suggests…
Could Metformin Help Seniors Bounce Back After Surgery?
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- The diabetes drug metformin might also benefit older patients after an injury or illness, a small study suggests. Researchers found that metformin -- a drug that…
AHA News: Is Venting Good For Your Health?
By American Heart Association News>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Venting – the release of negative, pent-up emotions – can feel good. But is it actually good for you? Or does it…
Why Stairs Might Be a Bigger Hazard for…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- When it comes to falling down stairs, young women are more prone to take a tumble than their male counterparts. According to a new study, this…
Bronny James Released From Hospital Following Cardiac Arrest
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- Bronny James, son of basketball superstar LeBron James, was released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Thursday, just three days after the 18-year-old suffered cardiac arrest during…
Swine Flu Strain Has Passed Between Humans &…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- It’s well known that some viruses make the leap from animals to humans, but a new study shows the influenza strain responsible for the 2009 H1N1…
As Kids Head Back to School, New Survey…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- As kids prepare to return to school, a new poll warns that the many children who found the last school year challenging are likely to be…
Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Babys Brain
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 -- Too little fiber in Mom's diet during pregnancy may slow a baby's mental development, Japanese research suggests. Animal studies have found that a low-fiber diet during…
Nearly a Half-Million Americans Might Have Tick-Borne Meat…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 -- Tick bites can cause crippling infections like Lyme disease in humans, but new research suggests they can also trigger a serious meat allergy in far more…