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…
U.S. Travelers Warned About Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 – Traveling in Mexico? Use caution when buying medications there, cautions the U.S. State Department. The warning was issued in response to concerns about counterfeit pills containing…
Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switch to Plant-Based, Lower-Carb…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- Cutting some carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes live longer -- as long as they are swapping sugar for vegetables instead of steak, new…
Gear Up (Helmets Included) for a Safe Bike…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- As the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride. That’s great, but it’s important to be ready for a safe biking season:…
Its National Nutrition Month: Heres Tips to Eating…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, March 18, 2023 -- Cutting out nutrients such as carbs, fat or protein may be a popular way to shed pounds but doing so can have unintended consequences. Instead, aim…
COVID Origins Tied to Raccoon Dogs Sold at…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 -- A new theory about the start of the COVID-19 virus points to illegally traded raccoon dogs at a market in Wuhan, China. Genetic data from swabs…
Chlamydia: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & More
By Melissa Renae RDN HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 -- Considered one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia can spread easily and often without obvious symptoms. And although chlamydia cases have declined in…
AHA News: These Healthy Habits Might Also Lead…
By American Heart Association News>FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Is the secret to happiness a warm puppy? A good marriage? A rewarding career? Or something else entirely?Happiness means different things to…
Pets in the Bedroom? Your Sleep Might Suffer,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 -- If your bedtime routine includes snuggling up with your Boston terrier or lulling yourself to sleep to the gentle purrs of your calico cat, you might…
American College of Cardiology, March 4 to 6
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter>The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from March 4 to 6 in New Orleans and attracted more than 12,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians,…