By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 6, 2023 -- Public health officials offered a lot of advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, but some parents apparently tuned it out. About…
AHA News: Latin Dishes Can Be Heart-Healthy and…
By American Heart Association News>MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Over the decades, traditional Latin American and Caribbean foods and flavors have won the hearts – and stomachs – of hungry people…
Tonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 6, 2023 -- Children who have developmental delays may be at greater risk for complications after a tonsillectomy, researchers report. “This elevated risk of complications should be included in…
Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 6, 2023 -- An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes…
Timing of Melanoma Immunotherapy Could Be Key to…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 6, 2023 -- A tweak in timing may make an immune-system therapy much more effective for patients undergoing surgery for advanced melanoma, a new clinical trial has found. Researchers…
Though Often Prescribed, Diuretic Pills May Not Prevent…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 6, 2023 -- A new study is raising questions about the effectiveness of medications long used to prevent painful kidney stones, but experts say there's no reason for patients…
Walgreens Will Not Sell Abortion Pills in 20…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 6, 2023 – After receiving a warning letter from Republican attorneys general in 20 states, Walgreens said it does not plan to distribute abortion pills in those states –…
President Biden Has Skin Cancer Removed From Chest,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 6, 2023 – A lesion that was found and removed from President Joe Biden’s chest during his recent physical was determined to be a common type of skin cancer…
Health Highlights: March 6, 2023
News Consumer News Health Highlights: March 6, 2023 By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>Cell injection therapy shows promise against chronic back pain. An injection that helps regenerate spinal discs has lasting benefits, results from an extended…
Nexletol Could Be Alternative Cholesterol Med for Folks…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, March 6, 2023 -- Not everyone can tolerate statins to reduce their high cholesterol, but now a new study finds the medication bempedoic acid (Nexletol) reduced the combined rate of…