Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Nov 3, 2023.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 -- The first new antibiotic for gonorrhea — the second most common sexually transmitted disease —…
False-Positive Mammogram Result Raises Odds for Breast Cancer…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 -- Women who have a false-positive result on a screening mammogram may have an increased risk of breast cancer for up to 20 years,…
New Antibiotic Tackles Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in Trial
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 -- The first new antibiotic for gonorrhea — the second most common sexually transmitted disease — has shown promise in a clinical trial.That news…
U.S. Teens Are Driving Drowsy at High Rates
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 -- Drowsy driving causes thousands of car crashes a year and teen drivers say they are often sleepy behind the wheel.In a new survey,…
Too Much Salt Could Raise Your Odds for…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 -- Put down the saltshaker — especially if you’re at risk of type 2 diabetes.While the condition brings to mind the need to avoid…
Clocks Fall Back on Sunday. U.S. Sleep Experts…
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 -- It’s time to turn your clocks back this Sunday, and a leading group of sleep experts want that return to standard time to…
One in 7 Americans Has Had Long COVID
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 -- As many as 1 in 3 people who fall ill with COVID-19 will develop long COVID, with symptoms that can persist for months…
Critics Slam Updated Infection Control Recommendations for Hospitals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster and Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReportersFRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 -- Advisors to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to approve new draft guidelines…
Vapings Popularity Falls Among U.S. High School Students
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 -- Warnings about the dangers of vaping may be reaching American teens: A new U.S. government report shows e-cigarette use is down among high school students. In fact, use of any…
More Eyedrops Recalled Due to Infection Danger
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 -- Cardinal Health, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain LEADER brand eyedrops because they may cause eye infections.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed the Dublin, Ohio, company…