By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, April 3, 2023 -- U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella Infantis outbreak that is likely linked to raw flour. It's not clear what brand of flour is the culprit.…
Breast Reduction? Body Weight a Factor in Healing…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, April 3, 2023 -- Women who are heavier or older may take longer to heal after surgery to reduce the size of their breasts, new research indicates. Body weight and…
A Primer on Preventing Sudden Infant Deaths
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, April 1, 2023 -- Sleep-related infant deaths are one of the leading causes of non-natural infant deaths, but a pediatric expert offers advice for keeping babies safe when they’re sleeping.…
FDA Approves Drug, Modulis, for Cats With Allergic…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 -- Cats constantly licking and chewing because of a skin condition called feline allergic dermatitis may benefit from a new generic treatment approved by the U.S. Food…
Drinking Alcohol Brings No Health Benefits, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 -- Dozens of studies have purportedly shown that a daily glass of wine or mug of beer could reduce your risk of heart disease and death. But…
Low Vaccination Rates Put U.S. at High Risk…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 -- U.S. public health officials want high-risk individuals who haven’t been vaccinated for mpox — previously called monkeypox — to do so before a potential resurgence of…
Suspicious Mammogram? Out-of-Pocket Costs Keep Some Women From…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 -- Breast cancer screening may be free for women with health insurance, but high costs may still keep some from getting needed follow-up tests, a new study…
ADHD Med Prescriptions Spiked Early in Pandemic
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 -- Prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new government report shows. The trend may reflect both greater awareness among…
Caregiving for Someone With Dementia
By Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 -- There is little doubt that caregiving for someone with dementia can be demanding and challenging, and that knowing how best to care for both the…
Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Helped Curb Fatal…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 -- Telehealth appointments — meetings with a doctor through a phone or video call — are valuable tools in the fight against opioid use disorder in the…