An Exercise-Induced Hormone Might Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Therapies based on a hormone people make while exercising may be the next frontier in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.Researchers have found that the exercise-induced hormone irisin may …
Learn MoreCompany Pulls ‘One Chip Challenge’ From Store Shelves After Teen Dies
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The maker of the “One Chip Challenge” has pulled the product from store shelves after a Massachusetts mom claimed the super spicy chip, packaged in a coffin-shaped container, contributed to the death of her 14…
Learn MoreCompany Reaches $479 Million Settlement Over Defects in CPAP Machines
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Philips Respironics has agreed to a partial $479 million settlement to users of CPAP machines that blew gases and flecks of foam into their mouths and lungs.Class action lawsuits against the company are ongoin…
Learn MoreIs It Eczema or Psoriasis? An Expert Offers Advice
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that can each affect a person’s quality of life.The best way to know which one you have if you have an itchy rash or burning feeling on your skin is to see an expert.“B…
Learn MoreSome With Glaucoma May Not Even Know They Have It
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New Swedish research suggests that up to 5% of 70-year-olds have glaucoma, and half of those diagnosed didn’t even know they had the disease. “Of those who were diagnosed with glaucoma via the study, 15 people…
Learn MoreKeeping Blood Pressure Under Control May Be Tougher in Colder Weather
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Winter months can be a challenge for those trying to keep their high blood pressure in check, new research suggests.In an analysis of more than 60,000 American adults being treated for high blood pressure at s…
Learn MoreLos CDC advierten sobre el aumento de casos de RSV entre niños pequeños
MIÉRCOLES, 6 de septiembre de 2023 (Noticias de HealthDay) — Los médicos están observando un aumento en los casos graves del virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV por sus siglas en inglés) entre niños pequeños en Florida y Georgia, advirtieron el martes …
Learn MoreAnti-Vax Trend May Harm Pet Dogs, With Half of Owners Against Immunization
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some people mistrust the safety and effectiveness of human vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases, a fact that became abundantly clear during the pandemic. Now, a new survey of 2,200 dog owners shows this …
Learn MoreFDA Approval of New COVID Boosters Could Come by Friday
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New COVID-19 booster shots could soon pass the needed hurdles for vaccinations to begin next week.Sources familiar with U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans say boosters could be approved as soon as Frida…
Learn MoreFDA Approval of New COVID Boosters Could Come by Friday
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New COVID-19 booster shots could soon pass the needed hurdles for vaccinations to begin next week.Sources familiar with U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans say boosters could be approved as soon as Frida…
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