By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 – Pfizer Inc. warned doctors this week of an impending shortage of Bicillin, its long-acting, injectable form of penicillin. The medication is not commonly used for children…
Is Supplement Berberine Really Natures Ozempic? Experts Weigh…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- The herbal supplement berberine has become the latest social-media obsession for weight-loss, with some on TikTok calling it “nature’s Ozempic.” Experts don't agree. “I would say…
FDA Advisers Say Next Round of COVID Booster…
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend that COVID booster shots be updated for the fall to…
First Synthetic Human Embryo Models Created in Lab
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Scientists say they have created the first synthetic human embryo models, not actual human embryos but models meant to simulate and better understand early human development.…
The Most Common Menopause Symptoms You Should Know
By Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Menopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered…
Fasting Later in Day Might Be Key to…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter> THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to the lengthy list of health benefits associated with this style of eating. Now, a new, small study…
Are You Living in One of America’s Most…
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- For the first time, researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have broken down statistics on depression among Americans, pinpointing which states the…
Could Alzheimers Have Origins in the Gut?
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- People with early markers of Alzheimer's disease in the brain also have alterations in their gut bacteria, a new study finds — hinting at a potential…
Vaginal Seeding Could Give Health Boost to Babies…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Vaginal "seeding" may be a safe way to transfer mom's beneficial bacteria to C-section babies -- and it might help them hit some early milestones a…
AHA News: Hey, Dads: You Play a Big…
By American Heart Association News>THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Dads get plenty of attention on Father's Day, but they've sometimes been overlooked in research about how they affect their children's health.…