Doctors Are Excited, Concerned About AIs Role in…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 -- American physicians have mixed feelings on the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) into mainstream medical practice, a new survey shows.The survey of nearly…

Suicide Risk May Fluctuate With the Menstrual Cycle

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 -- Most women know that their menstrual cycle can affect their mood. Now, new research suggests suicidal thoughts may peak at certain points during…

Too Few Americans Are Getting Vaccinated for Flu,…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 -- Low vaccination rates for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are putting Americans at higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization this winter, a…

Holiday Meals Mean Safety First in Your Kitchen

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 -- Knives, vegetable peelers, blenders: There are plenty of ways to injure yourself in the kitchen during the holidays. To keep things merry, cheery and safe, experts at…

More Research Shows the Brain Benefits of Exercise

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2023 -- Regular exercise appears to enhance and even grow crucial areas of the human brain, new research using MRI scans shows. It's long been…

Too Often, Unlocked, Loaded Guns Are Fatal Playthings…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 -- A loaded revolver left out on a nightstand, a curious child -- and unimaginable tragedy.Moments like this have occurred in American homes hundreds…

Irregular Sleep Is Tied to a Higher Odds…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 -- People who maintain a mostly regular sleep pattern could have a lower risk of developing dementia than those whose sleeping and waking times…

For Kids, Superbowl & Drinking Can Mean Tougher…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 -- Parents who imbibe while watching the Super Bowl are more likely to use aggressive discipline on their children than those who abstain during…