By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 22, 2023 -- For the first time ever, researchers have recorded specific brain activity associated with real-world chronic pain, using electrode implants to figure out which regions become active…
Hurricane Season Starts June 1. Protect Your Family…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 22, 2023 -- The Atlantic hurricane season in the United States starts June 1, and some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.…
New Moms Breastfed Longer During Pandemic
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 22, 2023 -- Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelter-in-place orders were ongoing, new moms tended to breastfeed their babies about two weeks longer than usual, new research shows.…
Study Shows Powerful New Target to Saving Lives…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 22, 2023 -- Researchers may have found a new target in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms that could potentially save more lives. The study focused on mucus plugs,…
Medicares Coverage of Methadone Could Help Get People…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 22, 2023 -- When Medicare expanded coverage for methadone, more people used this treatment for opioid use disorder, a new study shows. Use rose sharply but did not displace…
Pregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Stroke Risk for…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 22, 2023 -- Women who’ve had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows. Moreover, these strokes may occur…
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Triggers Air Alerts in…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 22, 2023 – Two western U.S. states issued air quality alerts over the weekend as heavy smoke from fires blazing in Canada drifted south. Both Colorado and Montana experienced…
Another Death, More Cases of Vision Loss Linked…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 22, 2023 – Cases of vision loss and deaths are mounting in an investigation into eye drops contaminated with a rare strain of a drug-resistant bacteria. In all, four…
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, May 21, 2023 -- Men and women can experience a variety of issues related to problems in what’s called the pelvic floor, the network of muscles and ligaments around the…
Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, May 20, 2023 -- Need an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park. Outdoor play is good for physical health, mental well-being…