By Maryam B. Lustberg, MD, MPH, Chief Of Breast Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, June 26, 2023 -- Metastatic breast cancer can be a daunting diagnosis, but the prognosis has improved somewhat with…
Which Football Players Face Highest Odds for Brain…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, June 26, 2023 -- The number and strength of head impacts, not concussions, cause degenerative brain injuries to football players, a new study suggests. That's what appears to drive the…
Using Your Smartphone to Take Your Temperature? Theres…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, June 26, 2023 -- Smartphones are already handy devices, but researchers have now developed an additional use for them -- to check for a fever. An app called FeverPhone is…
A-Fib May Be Bigger Threat to Womens Brains…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, June 26, 2023 -- A new study finds that women with a common form of irregular heartbeat may be at greater risk for cognitive decline than men. Atrial fibrillation, or…
Protect Your Baby From the Suns Harmful UV…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, June 25, 2023 -- Summer's here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, too. It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or…
Why Your Family History Is So Important to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, June 24, 2023 -- Your family medical history may reveal some important details about your health, making it vital information to share with your medical provider. It’s helpful to gather…
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy, Elevidys, to Treat…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the drug Elevidys, the first gene therapy for the treatment of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).…
AHA News: In the Summer Heat, Know How…
By American Heart Association News>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- The long, hot days of summer are here. While that can mean lots of fun in the sun for some, experts warn…
Binge Drinking in Middle Age: Has Wine Mom…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- It's an image you see everywhere on social media and television: Groups of 30-something women, glistening glasses of chardonnay or cabernet in their hands as they…
AHA News: En el calor del verano, sepa…
By American Heart Association News>VIERNES, 23 de junio de 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Ya están aquí los largos y calurosos días del verano. Aunque para algunos eso significa mucha diversión bajo el sol,…