By Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 -- When people think about Alzheimer's disease, they usually associate it with seniors who have had a long and fulfilling life. Sadly, two rare conditions that…
Novo Nordisk Moves to Stop Businesses From Selling…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 – The maker of three popular drugs that treat weight loss and diabetes said Tuesday that it has begun legal proceedings against businesses that are selling compounded…
Legalizing Marijuana Tied to More Binge Drinking in…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 -- A growing number of states are legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and it may be leading to an unexpected side effect among millennials and Gen Xers:…
The Most Common Back Surgeries, Explained
By Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 -- Imagine a life where even the simplest movement becomes a painful endeavor. Back pain, a pervasive ailment affecting millions, can turn daily routines into exhausting and…
Getting Rid of Neck Pain: 6 Ways to…
By Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 -- The phrase "pain in the neck" is a tongue-in-cheek way to describe annoying situations or people that test our patience, but for those who experience genuine…
In National Survey, U.S. Ob-Gyns Say Care Has…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 -- The U.S. Supreme Court decision ending a nationwide right to abortion one year ago has made it harder for doctors to treat miscarriages and other pregnancy-related…
PFAS Forever Chemicals Found in Blood of Pet…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 -- New research on horses and dogs found elevated levels of PFAS “forever chemicals,” establishing horses as sentinel species. Sentinel species provide advance warning of a danger…
American Society of Clinical Oncology, June 2-6
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter>The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology was held from June 2 to 6 in Chicago and attracted more than 34,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians,…
Low-Dose Aspirin Could Raise Anemia Risks in Older…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Taking daily low-dose aspirin increases the risk of anemia in the elderly, a new clinical trial suggests. Not only does it raise anemia risk by more…
What Is Early-Onset Alzheimer’s?
By Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- There’s understandable uncertainty and fear following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but when that diagnosis comes before the age of 65, it can be even more terrifying. Known…