By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 – In the two decades since the opioid epidemic took off, the addiction crisis has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. Now, new research…
Blood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- Scientists have reported a link between air pollution and dementia risk, but they haven't had a good understanding of the mechanisms behind this association. Now, a…
Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- Your body needs vitamin D, the "sunshine" vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer. An expert offers tips…
5 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Sports…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- Competitive sports can be a lot of fun for kids and teens, but starting a new season requires some planning. Nemours TeensHealth offers some suggestions for…
Dads Mental Illness Raises Risk of Premature Birth
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- It’s not only a mother’s mental health that is tied to the risk for preterm birth — the father’s matters, too. New research found that the…
How NSAIDs Can Make a C. Difficile Infection…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- Aspirin, naproxen and other common pain medications known as NSAIDs worsen gastrointestinal infections caused by a bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), new research shows.…
Breast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- Women who have survived breast cancer age faster than women who have never had to survive the disease. The treatment they received impacted their aging rates,…
Omega-3s May Preserve Lung Health
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- A new study offers strong evidence that eating fish or supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids supports lung health. The finding underscores the importance of including fish…
1 in 5 Kids Had Long COVID Symptoms…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- Close to one-fifth of kids with COVID-19 may still have lingering symptoms months after their initial infection, new research finds. The review, of 31 international studies,…
AHA News: Warnings – And Hope – From…
By American Heart Association News>THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- New guidelines detailing how to care for people with heart disease come with some easy-to-grasp warnings for patients. The chronic coronary disease…