By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 -- The hit HBO series "The Last of Us" portrays a zombie apocalypse caused by a fungal infection that hijacks human brains. Back in the real world,…
New Drug, Lebrikizumab, Could Be Treatment Option for…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- Patients could soon have access to a new injectable drug to treat atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema. The drug, lebrikizumab, proved effective in…
The Most Common Anxiety Disorders, Explained
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- Sometimes an anxiety disorder feels like worry and ruminating about lots of little and big things. Other times it’s focused on a specific phobia, such as…
Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids Exposure…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- Four out of five U.S. parents questioned in a large poll believe their preteen and teenage kids are clear on the risks that electronic cigarettes pose,…
Anxiety Attacks: Symptoms and Calming Techniques
By Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- Anxiety attacks can seem overwhelming when you’re in the middle of one, but with the right coping tools you can come out the other side. What…
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 7 to…
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter>The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from March 7 to 11 in Las Vegas and attracted approximately 30,000 participants from around the world. The conference…
AHA News: Whats in a Date? History, Health…
By American Heart Association News>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Dates have long been a snack full of sweetness and significance. Cultivated for at least 6,000 years, the palm date tree plays…
In Rare Cases, Drug-Resistant Superbugs Can Pass Between…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- In more bad news about antibiotic resistance, new research suggests that people and their pets may be able to transmit multidrug-resistant germs to each other. Still,…
Gerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- Perrigo Co., which makes Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula, has recalled the product over concerns about contamination with a potentially dangerous bacteria. Cronobacter sakazakii…
Bile Duct Cancer: Awareness, Funding Needed to Fight…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- Lawyer, entrepreneur and avid athlete Mark Clements participated in the 2005 St. George Marathon in Utah, but ongoing stomach pains made finishing the event a struggle.…