By American Heart Association News>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Hours after Sarah Hernandez was born in La Verne, California, doctors diagnosed problems with her heart – problems they couldn't fix. So…
Doctors Perform First In Utero Brain Surgery
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 -- For the first time, doctors have successfully performed fetal brain surgery to treat a rare blood vessel abnormality that can be fatal to newborns. Experts said…
Achilles Tendinitis: What Is It, and What Are…
By Sean Peden, MD, Foot And Ankle Surgeon, Yale Medicine Orthopaedic HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 -- Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with…
Shortage of Research Monkeys Threatens US Readiness for…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 – The United States needs to address a shortage of research monkeys by expanding breeding programs while also developing alternatives to monkey testing, an expert panel said…
Autism in Older Adults: Studies Show Higher Rates…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 -- While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism. Now, two new reports find this…
Banning Flavored Vapes Can Get Teens Quitting
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 -- While public health officials have expressed concerns about teens vaping, a new study suggests getting more to quit may be simple. Eliminating flavored e-cigarettes may reduce…
Exercise May Boost Tumor-Fighting Immune Cells in Cancer…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 -- Cancer patients have a lot to think about, but adding one more thing -- lacing up their sneakers -- may pay off. Two new studies suggest…
Four Signs That a Young Adult Might Have…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 -- Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults. Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for…
Deep Sleep Might Be a Buffer Against Alzheimers-Linked…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 -- Getting good sleep is an important part of wellness for many reasons, but new research suggests deep sleep may even guard against memory loss linked to…
Maker of Wegovy Limits Supply of Obesity Drug…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 – Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Thursday it will limit distribution of its low-dose versions of the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, to ensure that people already…