By Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, April 17, 2023 -- Arthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain. It is the leading cause…
Regular Sleep May Be Crucial for People Living…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, April 17, 2023 -- Consistently good sleep is important for everyone, but it is particularly important for patients with schizophrenia, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh,…
Health Highlights: April 17, 2023
News Consumer News Health Highlights: April 17, 2023 By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>Therapeutic cancer vaccine boosts survival for people battling advanced melanoma. Each dose of the vaccine is crafted based on the unique genetics of…
Bird Flu in Chilean Man Shows Virus Adapting…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, April 17, 2023 -- Tests done on a Chilean man infected with bird flu showed signs that the virus has partially adapted to spread between mammals. However, the public health…
Blood-Based Liquid Biopsy Might Spot Early-Stage Cancers
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, April 17, 2023 -- An experimental blood test may be able to catch a dozen different types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy — including some that are…
Kids Whose Moms Took HIV Meds While Pregnant…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, April 17, 2023 -- Children whose mothers took antiretroviral medication for HIV while pregnant may have higher risks for developmental delays at age 5, according to new research. Nonetheless, researchers…
Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine Boosts Survival for People Battling…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, April 17, 2023 -- An experimental vaccine whipped up to specifically target a melanoma patient’s tumor cells significantly reduces the likelihood of the cancer recurring, early clinical trial data show.…
Why Spring Allergies Happen and How to Ease…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, April 16, 2023 -- It may be hard to believe as you reach for yet another tissue, but you don't have to suffer with the itchy eyes and stuffy noses…
Know Your Boundaries: Tips to Teach Kids About…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, April 15, 2023 -- It’s important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries. Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them…
Hearing Aids Might Help Lower Risk for Dementia
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 -- Can treating hearing loss lower your chances of developing dementia down the road? Maybe, claims new research that found that folks who are experiencing hearing loss…