By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 -- Cats who became infected with COVID-19 had the same variants as their owners throughout the different phases of the pandemic, new research finds. Scientists looked at…
Different Body Types May Excel Depending on Climate,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 -- A study of triathletes reveals certain body types perform better in certain climates. Taller, leaner runners with long limbs tend to excel in Ironman endurance events…
Methadone Treatment Does Help Curb Fentanyl, Heroin Use,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 -- When people receive methadone treatment for opioid use disorder, their use of the dangerous drugs heroin and fentanyl significantly declines, a new study shows. But decreases…
VA Hospitals Offer Quality Surgical Care: Review
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 -- While the U.S. Veterans Affairs health system has been criticized for long appointment wait times and limited access to specialists, the quality of care and access…
Scans Suggest Sleep Apnea Could Be Harming Your…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 -- Poor sleep brought on by sleep apnea may ultimately undermine the brain health of older men and women, new research suggests. The concern stems from a…
FDA Advisors Endorse Approval of First Over-the-Counter Birth…
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…
Science Reveals Key Driver of Alzheimers, and How…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 -- Researchers have isolated for the first time a free-floating form of amyloid beta that appears to be a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease. Further, they argue…
FDA Advisors OK Approval of First Over-the-Counter Birth…
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…
Science Reveals Key Driver of Alzheimers, and How…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 -- Researchers have isolated for the first time a free-floating form of amyloid beta that appears to be a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease. Further, they argue…
Marijuana Use Implicated in Almost a Third of…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 -- Marijuana appears to significantly increase young men’s risk of developing schizophrenia, a new study suggests. Up to 30% of schizophrenia cases among men aged 21 to…