Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 -- Here's another casualty of the pandemic: Gains made against another scourge, HIV. Progress made in fighting HIV/AIDS across all segments of society was…
New Device Can Check Markers for Parkinsons, Alzheimers…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 -- A wireless, noninvasive device has shown promise in detecting the biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.Researchers said the device uses electrical detection to…
CDC to Release Infants RSV Shots to Help…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 -- To address a continuing nationwide shortage, more than 77,000 doses of RSV shots for infants were released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for…
Measles Cases Surge Worldwide, Killing 136,000 Last Year
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 -- Measles deaths are surging worldwide, prompted by a wave of infections among unvaccinated children, public health experts say.Deaths from measles increased by 43%…
FDA Approves First At-Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 -- The first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug…
Cancer Is More Lethal For Black and Hispanic…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 (Healthday News) -- While childhood cancer is no longer terminal for many, death rates remain higher in Black and Hispanic children, a new government…
Two Uteruses, Two Babies: One Womans Story
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The chances of a woman having two uteruses are rare, but the odds of becoming pregnant at the same time in…
Paid Family Leave May Lower Odds for Postpartum…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 -- New mothers living in states with generous mandated paid family and medical leave are less likely to experience postpartum depression, a new study…
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Ups Risk of Premature…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Using cannabis during pregnancy may not be as benign as some think, with a new review showing it raises the risk…
Many Women With Breast Cancer Struggle With Sexual…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2023 -- For many women with breast cancer, struggles with sexual issues becomes a hidden burden, new research shows.Because most patients don't feel comfortable talking…