By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- The White House announced Friday that a former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services will be named the next leader…
Gas Stove Chemical Tied to Higher Risk of…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- Using gas stoves can increase indoor air levels of benzene, a chemical linked to higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers, a new study…
Testosterone Therapy Safe for Low-T Men at Risk…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for most men with heart problems who also have been diagnosed with a low testosterone disorder, a new clinical trial has…
Pope Francis Leaves Hospital 9 Days After Surgery
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- Pope Francis is now “better than before” after his release from a Rome hospital Friday following surgery on June 7 to repair a hernia and remove…
Dads Can Play Big Role in Babys Nutrition,…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- Jeremy Davis made sure his wife, Chloe, got lots of support when she was breastfeeding each of their three sons. “When she’d been up nursing all…
Two-Thirds of Doctors, Researchers Say Theyve Faced Harassment…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- Physicians and scientists are experiencing alarming levels of harassment on social media, according to a new survey. About two-thirds of respondents said they had been harassed…
What Is Chronic Acid Reflux, or GERD?
By Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- Is heartburn keeping you awake? Do you experience a bitter taste in your mouth? Your doctor says you have GERD, but what is GERD?…
Black Patients Face Greater Risks From Leg Artery…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- A new study has unearthed significant racial disparities in both treatment and outcomes for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Black patients with this condition, where plaque builds…
Dog Bites More Common on Hot, Hazy Days
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- Just like their humans, dogs get cranky when temperatures and air pollution levels surge. Heat and air pollution have previously been linked to human aggression. Now,…
Why Exercise Is Often a Challenge for Folks…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- It can be challenging for people with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely while controlling their blood sugar. People with the condition often struggle with this…