Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Dec 7, 2023.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- A drug long used to curb rheumatoid arthritis may be a potent foe against another…
Acne in Adults Can Bring Stigma at Work…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- Acne can be terribly embarrassing for a teenager, but a new study has found that adults' blemishes might have even greater consequences for…
Your Organs Are Aging Differently, and a New…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- A certain organ or organs might be growing old faster than the rest of a person's body, placing them at increased risk for…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Could Put Brakes on Type…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- A drug long used to curb rheumatoid arthritis may be a potent foe against another immune disorder, type 1 diabetes.Australian researchers report that…
Exercise Brings Better Quality of Life to Women…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- Exercise can boost the quality of life of women who are battling advanced breast cancer, a new study has found.Women who took part…
Watching Your Cholesterol? Virtual Doctor Visits Work Just…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- In a win for telemedicine, new research shows that folks fighting high cholesterol benefit just as much from online coaching as they do…
PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- “Forever” PFAS chemicals appear to harm bone health in Hispanic teenagers, a new study finds.The more PFAS chemicals found in the bodies of…
Some Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Can…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- Women in the their 50s and 60s who've gone through menopause may be able to safely skip radiation treatment if they're diagnosed with…
Tennis Ball Impacts Can Also Cause Concussions
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- Games like football, soccer and rugby come to mind when thinking about sports-related concussions.But a smashing tennis shot could cause a traumatic brain…
Biden Administration Delays Decision on Menthol Cigarette Ban…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 -- The Biden administration has again delayed enacting a ban on menthol cigarettes following intense lobbying from the tobacco industry.Along with that pressure, other…