By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 -- The party drug ketamine has gotten a lot of notice for its potential to help people with severe and persistent depression who haven't responded to other…
Shortage of Shots That Protect Babies Against RSV…
By Robin Foster and Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReportersTUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 -- Demand for a new shot that protects babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has outpaced supply, prompting U.S. health officials…
Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Burns Fat, Adds Muscle
By Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 -- Rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits,…
Steroid Use Could Raise Teen Athletes Odds for…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 -- Use of steroids among high school athletes is a continuing problem, and now new research finds these youths are also more likely to suffer a concussion…
Homeless Americans Face 16 Times the Odds for…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 -- Life on the streets can be deadly, with homeless Americans 16 times more likely to die suddenly than their peers, a new study says. “Homeless individuals…
EPA to Ban Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Degreasers,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to ban a cancer-causing chemical commonly used as a furniture cleaner and degreaser.The ban would prohibit most uses of…
Its as Safe to Get Your Rx From…
By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 -- Nurse practitioners are just as good as primary care doctors at avoiding potentially harmful prescriptions for older patients -- but both need to do better, a…
Restricting Access to Vapes Might Drive People to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 -- While U.S. policymakers have restricted flavored vapes to make e-cigarettes less appealing to young people, that plan may be backfiring. A new study found that for…
Short Sleepers May Be at Higher Risk for…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 -- Scientists have long wondered whether depression leads to less sleep or whether a lack of sleep triggers depression. A new study suggests it’s the latter: Getting…
Sour Notes: Girls in Marching Bands at High…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 -- Not all high school injuries happen on the football field or the basketball court. Marching band is also a physically demanding activity and participants can suffer…