By Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- The future for a child diagnosed with scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine that typically occurs just before puberty, can feel uncertain. As a parent,…
7.5 Million Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Due…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- Nearly 8 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries to children. When using these bath…
1.3 Billion People Worldwide Could Have Diabetes by…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- Diabetes is skyrocketing, with more than 500 million people of all ages living with the disease today and the number of cases worldwide projected to hit…
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Treat Duchenne…
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).…
FDA Orders Stores to Stop Selling Elf Bar…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has sent warning letters to 189 retailers, telling them to stop selling unauthorized tobacco products such as…
When Menopause Comes Early: Symptoms & Treatment
By Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- While women generally understand that at a certain age they will go through “the change,” officially known as menopause, some women find themselves dealing…
Upper Back Pain: Causes and How to Treat…
By Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- If you suffer from upper back pain, it's time to reclaim your comfort and regain control of your daily life. Relief from this debilitating condition is…
Even Modest Drop in Kidney Function Might Harm…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- Young adults who have even modest reductions in kidney function could face significant health risks, according to a new study. “The dogma is that healthy, young…
Whats Really Killing the Night Owls?
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- It’s not the late nights, but the smoking and drinking that happen during those late nights, that are killing people who are “night owls” earlier in…
Cancer Can Take Financial Toll on a Survivors…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 -- Cancer affects families in numerous ways, and kids whose parents have had cancer are more likely to be hungry and to go without everyday essentials than…