By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, July 4, 2023 – Like humans, older dogs can be prone to a variety of health issues. Among the maladies that middle-aged and older dogs experience is Cushing’s disease, when…
As Pickleballs Popularity Rises, So Do Related Injuries
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, July 4, 2023 -- Pickleball has burst onto the scene, inspiring people of all ages to pick up a paddle. But as with any sport, it’s possible to get hurt.…
Taking Ozempic, Wegovy? Stop Before Surgery, Anesthesiologists Say
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 -- The trendy weight-loss drug Ozempic could be dangerous for a patient undergoing anesthesia for an operation, according to a new warning from the American Society of…
U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates Have More Than Doubled…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 -- The number of pregnant and postpartum women who die in the United States has more than doubled in two decades, hitting particular racial groups especially hard.…
Supreme Court Lets Gender Dysphoria Ruling Stand in…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday let stand a federal appeals court ruling that found people with gender dysphoria should be protected against discrimination under the…
Staying Fit Lowers a Mans Cancer Risk, Study…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 -- A man’s cardio fitness might influence whether he’ll develop -- or survive -- three of the most common cancers in males, a new Swedish study reports.…
Your Bond With Ticks Is Electric, Study Suggests
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 -- Could eliminating the static electricity that humans naturally give off lower the chances of a tick bite? Yes, claims new British research that demonstrates that while…
More Teens Worldwide Are Underestimating Their Weight
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 -- Fewer teens consider themselves overweight and more underestimate what they weigh, a perception concerning to experts worried about childhood obesity. These trends could reduce the effectiveness…
As Seniors Sense of Smell Declines, Their Risk…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 -- Researchers have found significant new evidence of a link between a decreased sense of smell and the risk of developing depression later in life. Known as…
One Early Signal That Parkinsons Progression Could Be…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 -- Patients recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who have early hallucinations are at greater risk of faster mental decline, according to new research on the disease. These…