By Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 -- Millions of people with diabetes take the drug metformin to control their blood sugar levels. Meant to be taken for the long term, new research now…
CDC Advisors Say High-Risk Men Should Still Get…
By Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell and Cara Murez HealthDay ReportersTHURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 – High-risk men should still get their mpox vaccinations even after the ongoing outbreak ends, advisors to the U.S. Centers for…
High Blood Triglycerides Could Help Ward Off Dementia
By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 -- High triglycerides, widely known as an enemy of the aging heart, may not be as threatening to older adults' brains, new research suggests.The study, of over…
Gene Discovery Could Mean Longer Lives for Golden…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 -- New research is shedding light on why one of man’s best friends -- the golden retriever -- has high odds for cancer death, although some end…
Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 -- More than half of working-age Americans struggle to afford their health care and many forgo care, possibly risking their health, according to a new survey.The Commonwealth…
Childhood Trauma Raises Odds for Adult Headaches
By Cara Murez and Diane Moy HealthDay ReportersTHURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 -- Children who live through trauma may be prone to having headaches as an adult.New research found an association between headache disorders and traumatic…
Neighborhood Parks Could Help Your Aging Brain
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 -- A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.Now you can add neighborhood environment to that list. A…
Even a Little Physical Activity Can Offset a…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 -- Even a little exercise can counter the harms of sitting all day, a new study suggests.Prolonged sitting raises your odds for an early death, but just…
Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer…
By Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 -- If you're contemplating breast cancer surgery, searching online for information may not be the best way to learn about your treatment options. Why? Educational materials on…
7,500 Daily Steps Before Surgery and Complication Risks…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 -- Getting a certain number of steps each day can help people improve their fitness, but new research shows it also can pay off in the operating…