By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 15, 2023 -- Detailed remnants of human DNA can be found just about everywhere that people have been, a surprising finding that raises a host of ethical issues for…
Study Shows Season, Time of Day When Suicidal…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 15, 2023 -- While people might assume suicide is more common in the darker months of winter, it actually peaks in spring and early summer. Researchers investigating what’s happening…
Bone Up on Osteoporosis & Your Bone Health
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 15, 2023 -- It’s important to understand your bone health to avoid damage as you age. Losses of bone mineral density and bone mass can cause weakening, potentially leading…
The COVID Emergency Is Over. Heres What You…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 15, 2023 -- While the official COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, the virus hasn't disappeared. Some of the special programs put in place during the pandemic have ended,…
Is That Hand-Me-Down Crib or Stroller Safe? Most…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 15, 2023 – Baby equipment is costly, so many parents buy it used, but they’re not always sure whether it’s still safe, a nationwide poll reveals. About half of…
Marijuana Users Have Triple the Odds for Leg…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, May 15, 2023 -- Smoking cigarettes has long been linked to peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where the buildup of plaque narrows arteries and limits blood flow to the…
FDA Advisors Endorse Approval of Opill, the First…
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 -- In a unanimous vote, a panel of expert advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday endorsed the over-the-counter sale of a birth control…
Think You Need an Opioid? Here Are Questions…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, May 14, 2023 -- It’s important to ask questions when your doctor or dentist writes you a new prescription. This is especially true for opioid pain medications, such as hydrocodone,…
Avoid Ticks (and Lyme Disease) This Summer
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, May 13, 2023 -- The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to not get bitten by a tick, or to get it off your body within 24 hours. That…
FDA Approves First Nonhormonal Drug to Ease Menopause…
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, May 13, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first nonhormonal medication aimed at easing menopause hot flashes. The new pill, called Veozah (fezolinetant), is…