By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- The use of antipsychotic medication in children is continuing to plummet, likely because of better policies and education, new research shows. The study found a 43%…
IVF Success: Season Eggs Are Collected Could Make…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- Sunny summer days may improve the odds for successful in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study suggests. For women undergoing IVF, the season in which her…
Do Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY July 7, 2023 -- Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Erin Okawa works in a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood and sees many parents worried about their kids’ height. “I have a clinic…
FDA Gives Full Approval to Alzheimer Disease Drug…
By Physician’s Briefing Staff HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave full approval to the Alzheimer disease drug Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb), clearing the way for insurance coverage of…
FDA Gives Full Approval to Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave full approval to the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, clearing the way for insurance coverage of the pricey drug.…
Nearly Half of Tap Water Americans Drink Is…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- “Forever chemicals” are widespread in the environment, and new research finds they can be detected in about 45% of U.S. tap water samples. The chemicals are…
Brushing, Flossing Could Help Shield Your Brain From…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Add risk of developing memory problems later in life to the list of consequences linked to poor oral health. Not taking care of your mouth and…
Heat: How Much Can the Human Body Stand?
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Record-breaking heat waves are pummeling the United States and the world, causing many to wonder how much of this a body can take and still survive.…
Keeping Cholesterol Levels Stable May Help Shield You…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Could swings in your blood fat levels increase your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? Yes, suggests a new study that found fluctuating cholesterol levels…
AHA News: When This Therapist Recommends Self-Care, Its…
By American Heart Association News>THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- As a psychotherapist and wellness consultant with clients from New York to New Zealand, Aishia Grevenberg is happy to recommend self-care. But…