By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 -- Cancer death rates among Hispanic Americans have declined in general over the past two decades, but for certain cancers the outlook has only gotten worse, a…
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Womans Risk…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, July 3, 2023 -- Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy…
Stay Independent of Allergies, Asthma This July Fourth
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, July 2, 2023 -- As outdoor gatherings begin for the Fourth of July holiday, a leading asthma and allergy group is offering suggestions on how to avoid those seasonal symptoms.…
Fireworks for the 4th? Heres Your Safety Checklist
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, July 1, 2023 – It's been said many times, but it deserves repeating: Use caution when handling fireworks. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is repeating the message to…
Dont Get (Sun) Burned This 4th of July…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 -- Adding sun protection to your holiday gatherings takes little effort and can help you avoid the pain and potential side effects of sunburn. As Americans prepare…
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Severe Hemophilia…
By Physician’s Briefing Staff HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a costly single-dose gene therapy for patients with severe hemophilia A. The treatment, Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec),…
AHA News: Are You Getting Enough Omega-3 Fatty…
By American Heart Association News>FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in heart and brain health. They've been linked to a stronger immune system, reduced inflammation…
WHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartames Safety
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 -- The artificial sweetener aspartame is in the hot seat once more. Two separate committees made up of health experts from around the world will soon offer…
Mosquitoes Test Positive for Malaria in Florida
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 -- Public health authorities are continuing to investigate malaria cases in Florida and Texas, gathering mosquitoes for tests. Multiple mosquitoes from Sarasota County in Florida have tested…
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Severe Hemophilia…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a costly single-dose gene therapy for patients with severe hemophilia A, a life-threatening hereditary bleeding disorder. The…