By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 -- Some short men really struggle with their lack of height, feeling that they are both literally and figuratively looked down upon by others. That’s why an…
Immune System Could Play Role in Spinal Cord…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 -- Age blunts the immune system’s ability to respond to spinal cord injuries, new animal research indicates. But researchers working with mice also found that the membranes…
Differences in Treatment, Not Genes, Keep Black Mens…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 -- Black men die from prostate cancer more frequently than other men. They also shoulder the greatest burden of advanced prostate disease around the world. Now, new…
Microplastics Are Harming the Guts of Seabirds —…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 -- Microplastic pollution is altering the gut microbiomes of wild seabirds and that could be a warning sign for humans, researchers report. Scientists from McGill University in…
One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 -- Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom.…
U.S. COVID Hospitalizations Reach Record Low
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 – COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States fell below 9,000 in the past week, the first time that milestone has been reached since tracking began in the…
Theres a Best Time of Day to Exercise…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 -- If you're one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in…
ER-Based Pharmacies Could Improve Kids Care, Pediatricians Group…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 -- When parents rush their kids to an emergency room in the dead of night for an asthma attack or high fever, they are often discharged with…
Could Brain Zap Procedure Make Older Folks Smarter?…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 -- For people who've lost some mental sharpness, to either aging or disease, a technique that gently "zaps" the brain circuitry is showing early promise. That's according…
When Arthritis Strikes, Keep Moving
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 29, 2023 -- Your achy joints may suggest that you take it easy. Don’t listen to them, experts say. If it hurts when you get up from a chair…