By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – People who experience flooding aren’t just at risk during these severe weather events — they also have a significantly higher risk of dying in the weeks…
Largest-Ever Study of Suicide Genetics Gives Clues to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 -- New research has discovered 12 gene variants that may be tied to an increased risk of attempting suicide. These genes also may have links with physical…
Antiviral Meds Could Help Ease or Prevent Type…
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 -- Recent research has suggested that viruses could play a role in the loss of pancreatic beta cells, which triggers type 1 diabetes. Now, a new trial…
CDC Will Recommend Doxycycline After Sex to Help…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is poised to recommend use of a powerful antibiotic to prevent sexually transmitted infections. On Monday, the CDC…
Major Drug Companies Agree to Price Negotiations With…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 -- Pharmaceutical companies that make the 10 prescription drugs chosen to be the first for price negotiations for Medicare patients have agreed to talks with the government.…
AI Gets High Marks From Doctors in Answering…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 -- The ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) program could grow into a source of accurate and comprehensive medical information, but it’s not quite ready for prime time yet,…
Tea Drinkers May Gain Better Blood Sugar Control
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 -- Drinking dark tea daily may help balance blood sugar levels and stave off type 2 diabetes, the form of the disease most closely tied to obesity.…
Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 -- Some common medications -- including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers -- may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds. Many different medication classes…
Spending on Kids Mental Health Keeps Rising
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 -- In yet another reminder of the psychic toll the pandemic has taken on young people, new research shows spending on mental health services for U.S. children…
Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente Union Workers Could Strike…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 -- Health care workers who serve millions of Americans could strike Wednesday if Kaiser Permanente and union workers don’t reach an agreement. More than 75,000 members of…