By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 -- Leprosy is an ancient infectious disease, but it has not been banished to the past, or from the United States. That's the key takeaway from a…
Mixed Results on Vitamin Ds Benefit for Aging…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 -- Vitamin D supplements might lower the risk of heart attack and other cardiac ills for people over 60 -- especially if they're already taking heart meds,…
Biden Using CPAP Machine at Night to Help…
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 -- President Joe Biden Has started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night in recent weeks to help ease sleep apnea, the White House…
Madonna Hospitalized With Serious Infection; Postpones Tour
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 -- Pop superstar Madonna, 64, is in the hospital due to a “serious” infection and has had to postpone her upcoming tour, according to an Instagram announcement…
Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 -- Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers. The…
AHA News: How Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors…
By American Heart Association News>WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Environmental disasters are difficult for anyone. For people with cardiovascular disease, they can be particularly risky. As wildfire and hurricane seasons kick…
After Battling Mental Health Issues, Star Gymnast Simone…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 -- After a focus on her own mental health and that of other athletes, U.S. gymnast Simone Biles will return to elite competition. Biles will begin with…
Copy of AHA News: How Heart Attack and…
By American Heart Association News>WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Environmental disasters are difficult for anyone. For people with cardiovascular disease, they can be particularly risky. As wildfire and hurricane seasons kick…
Obesity Could Slow Recovery From a Head Injury
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 -- Obesity is a known contributor to a host of health risks ranging from diabetes to cancer, but new research suggests it may also delay recovery from…
Reversing a Trend, Sicker Americans Are Staying With…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 -- A new study shows that older Americans with health issues are now staying with their Medicare Advantage managed plans, rather than swapping them for traditional plans…