By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- Americans who haven't been to college appear to be a risk group for drug overdose deaths. Deaths due to overdose increased among less-educated Americans, with the…
Flu Shot Season Is Here: Why You (and…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SATURDAY, Oct. 7, 2023 -- It’s time to get the flu shot. They’re important not just for adults, but also for children, and keeping the whole family safe, according to an…
Passengers in Wheelchairs Cant Use Most Airplane Washrooms.…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- With airplane bathrooms inaccessible to most people with disabilities, those who use wheelchairs have a necessary pre-flight routine: Dehydrate and hope for the best. Now, relief…
Living in Walkable Neighborhoods Lowers Womens Cancer Risk
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 – Healthy steps: Living in a neighborhood that’s easy to walk in could be good for women’s health. New research finds that women who live in walkable…
New Dads Might Also Need Screening for Postpartum…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 – Postpartum depression is commonly thought of as something new moms experience, but fathers can also suffer from these feelings when entering this phase of life. A…
Music Lovers Physiology Synchronizes at Classical Music Concerts
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- New research suggests that concert goers may synchronize their breathing and more as they listen to the intricacies of a classical symphony performance. Previous studies have…
Could Folks Suffer From Long Colds, Similar to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- Long COVID, a constellation of symptoms that extend past the initial illness, is now a recognized condition. But researchers say COVID-19 may not be the only…
Going Vegan Healthy for Dogs, Cats — and…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 -- Should Fluffy and Fido go vegan? A new study says yes — for the environment. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that livestock…
Study Confirms Risk of Gastro Issues for People…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 -- While many have raved about the powers of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, new research confirms the medications can trigger some nasty gastrointestinal side…
CDC Stops Issuing New COVID Vaccination Cards
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 -- Wallet-friendly cards showing proof of COVID vaccinations served a purpose early in the pandemic, but they’re on their way out. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control…