By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 -- Most cases of mpox are spread from skin-to-skin contact, but it is possible to catch the virus by touching a contaminated surface in a house or…
When Does Saving Animals Become Unhealthy Hoarding?
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 -- It's a wonderful thing to try to save stray animals, but for some people it can turn into a form of hoarding thats dangerous for pets…
Degreasing Chemical Trichloroethylene (TCE) Tied to Higher Odds…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 -- A chemical used to degrease industrial parts that was also used as a surgical anesthetic until the 1970s may increase the risk for Parkinson’s disease, researchers…
The Swallowable Allurion Gastric Balloon Helps People Shed…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 -- Combining a swallowable gastric balloon with a weight loss drug may be a way to lose significant body weight, a new study suggests. In about eight…
Shift Work May Harm the Health of Men…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 -- Working nights can be tough on the body, and a new study suggests it might take a particular toll on men's health. The research, which involved…
Extra Pounds in Youth Could Raise a Mans…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 -- When young men pack on excess weight during their teens and 20s, they may inadvertently drive up their risk for prostate cancer later on. The concern…
A Swallowable Gastric Balloon Helps People Shed Pounds
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 -- Combining a swallowable gastric balloon with a weight loss drug may be a way to lose significant body weight, a new study suggests. In about eight…
AHA News: Why Are South Asians Dying of…
By American Heart Association News>WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Like many people of South Asian ancestry, Anjana Srivastava can offer a long list of family members who've had heart disease. "My…
Case Involving Access to Abortion Pill Moves to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 -- A ruling on the abortion pill mifepristone will be one step closer Wednesday when three federal judges hear arguments in the case. The three judges at…
WHO Says No to Artificial Sweeteners for Weight…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 -- Skip artificial sweeteners if you're trying to lose weight, warns the World Health Organization (WHO), noting the sugar substitutes aren't effective for shedding pounds and may…