By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters>THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 -- Following hours of discussion over safety concerns, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Wednesday recommended approval of a second RSV…
Cancer Screenings Rise in States With Mandatory Paid…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 -- Many Americans are not getting recommended cancer screenings, and a new study hints at one way to push the needle: paid sick leave from work. Researchers…
Could the Mediterranean Diet Help People With MS?
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 -- A Mediterranean diet may help multiple sclerosis (MS) patients ward off damage to their thinking skills. New research finds that a diet rich in veggies, fruit,…
Racism Brings Worse Heart Health for Black Women
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 -- Black women who are exposed to certain forms of racism may be more likely to develop heart disease, researchers say. Specifically, Black women who said they…
Spinal Cord Stimulation May Ease Diabetic Neuropathy
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 -- Electrical stimulation from a spinal cord implant can provide long-lasting relief for people with diabetic neuropathy, updated clinical trial results show. “Two years after starting with…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Takes Big Toll on Mental…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 -- When Dr. Yezaz Ghouri sees patients with the cramping, abdominal pain and diarrhea that are hallmark symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he’ll typically ask how…
Colon Cancer Is Being Spotted in Younger People,…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 -- Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about…
AHA News: For Black Churchgoers in New Orleans,…
By American Heart Association News>WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Members of Black churches in New Orleans who believe religion plays an important role in their health may be more likely to…
Eli Lilly to Slash Insulin Prices, Cap Monthly…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 -- More Americans will soon be paying less for their insulin. Eli Lilly, one of the three insulin manufacturers, plans to cut its list prices of the…
Bed Rails Can Help and Harm: FDA Gives…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 -- While adult bed rails are marketed with safety in mind, they need to be used with caution, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises. "Many death…