Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Can Cure, But Costs…

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 -- An exceptionally pricey gene therapy cure for sickle cell disease could soon be available, but it’s not clear whether insurance companies will balk at the cost…

Baby Boys Talk More During First Year Compared…

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 -- Girls have long been thought to have a language advantage over boys as infants. But new research finds that boys make more vocalization sounds than girls…

AHA News: 38-Year-Old Has Had 3 Hearts: Its…

By American Heart Association News>WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Melanie Wickersheim has no memory of the first time her heart gave her trouble. She was an infant, and her pediatric myocarditis…

Need a Prostate Exam? Heres What to Expect

By Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 -- You're due for a prostate exam, but you don't know what to expect. So, what is this exam like? Regular check-ups are essential for maintaining your…

Long COVID Can Make It Tougher to Exercise,…

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 -- Lack of energy for exercise is a common problem for folks with so-called long COVID. New research pinpoints the most likely reason why: diminished capacity to…