By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 -- Scientists have discovered two genes that may trigger Raynaud’s phenomenon, a condition that can cause fingers and toes to go cold and numb because of the…
Think Youre Not a Helicopter Parent? New Poll…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 -- As kids grow up, their desire to venture out on their own and gain some independence is natural. And a new national poll suggests that most…
In Study, Diabetes Drug Mounjaro Helped Dieters Shed…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 -- A new trial demonstrates the power of the diabetes drug Mounjaro in fighting obesity, helping folks who used the medication lose about 60 pounds. "In this…
Threes Company Star Suzanne Somers Dies From Cancer…
By Margaret Steele and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters>MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 -- Actress Suzanne Somers died “peacefully at home” Sunday morning after a return of breast cancer, her publicist announced. Best known for her roles…
Not Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 -- The vast majority of women know a lump in their breast likely signals the presence of cancer, a new survey finds, but that's not the only…
Pickleball Is All the Rage, Heres Tips on…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 -- Pickleball has become wildly popular, but that may be fueling a rise in pickleball-related injuries. “It’s quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over the…
Aging, Mental Health in Dogs: Size Matters
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 -- For dogs, body size matters. That’s true in terms of how quickly they age, but also in their mental health, according to a new study comparing…
Car Exhaust Could Harm a Womans Pregnancy
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 -- Air pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants. Researchers who matched more than 60,000 birth records with air-monitoring data…
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Is Rare But Aggressive: Know…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Oct. 15, 2023 -- Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, but it’s aggressive, fast-growing and hard to detect early, so it’s important to know the warning signs. The American Cancer Society…
Ragweed, Mold & More: Get Ready for Fall…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, Oct. 14, 2023 -- While the hot, dry summer may have offered a break to people with some environmental allergies, that reprieve could be over. Ragweed and mold are in…