By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 -- Using marijuana regularly might increase the risk for complications during and after surgery, and doctors should address this when planning operations, a new study suggests. People…
Testing Entire Genome Twice as Good at Spotting…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 -- Identifying genetic disorders in newborns and infants can help them get the care they need, but one approach -- whole genome sequencing -- appears far superior…
AI Tool Reads Brain Tumors During Surgery to…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 -- Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of deciphering a brain tumor's genetic code in real time, during surgery — an advance they say…
American Diabetes Association, June 23-26
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter>The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held this year from June 23 to 26 in San Diego and attracted more than 15,000 participants from around the world, including…
Risk of Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 -- The European Medicines Agency is investigating concerns that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Saxenda may be linked to suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm. Three…
Memory Issues Could Be Another Struggle for Kids…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 -- Children with autism have well-known difficulties with social interactions, but a new study is highlighting another area where they can struggle: memory. Researchers found that compared…
Triple-Digit Heat Wave a Danger to Those With…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 -- As extreme heat continues to blanket numerous parts of the United States, Americans with dementia may be particularly challenged. “Triple-digit temperatures and heat indexes are especially…
AHA News: Flu-Related Myocarditis Is Rare But Can…
By American Heart Association News>MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Last December, during the week before winter break, Abbie Hauler caught the flu. She had a deep cough and began complaining of…
Depression That Hits After Brain Injury May Be…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 10, 2023 -- Depression that arises after a head injury may be its own distinct condition — one that differs from traditional major depressive disorder, a new study suggests.…
EMS Crews May Not Always Follow Guidelines When…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 10, 2023 -- Less than half of all children treated by emergency medical services receive the right amount of medication during out-of-hospital emergencies, a new study found. In…