Mitch McConnell’s Recent Episodes Weren’t Strokes or Seizures, Capitol Doc Says
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The two “freezing” episodes that Sen. Mitch McConnell experienced recently weren’t strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a new letter released Tuesday.“My examination of you following your August…
Learn MoreNormal Body Temperature Varies Between People
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You might think you know what a normal body temperature is, but there is no such thing.Analyzing the age-old belief that 98.6 Fahrenheit is normal human temperature, scientists at Stanford Medicine found that…
Learn MoreNew COVID Variant May Be Less Threatening Than First Feared
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) – When new COVID variant BA.2.86 emerged in late July, scientists had concerns about its ability to evade immunity. But early lab tests seem to be easing those fears, as well as concerns over the variant’s abili…
Learn MoreChildhood Trauma Can Affect a Woman’s Adult Sex Life, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A stressful or traumatic childhood experience — anything from parents divorcing to a sibling’s drug problem — may have long-term effects on a woman’s sexual health.These adverse childhood experiences may be l…
Learn MoreBoys Who Smoke Could Be Harming Their Future Children’s Health
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smoking may not only harm the smoker and those who breathe in the secondhand fumes, but also their future children.New research suggests that boys who smoke in their early teens risk passing on harmful geneti…
Learn MoreAn Expert Answers Your Questions About Prostate Cancer
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s important for men to be familiar with the warning signs of prostate cancer and get screened because it’s the second-leading cause of cancer death in men, an expert says. While there will be more than 288…
Learn MoreCommon Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys’ Development
MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Phthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.The new study links the chemicals to emotional …
Learn MoreADHD: What Parents Need to Know
MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lots of children and adolescents have the condition known as ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.What should parents know? A number of treatments exist to help with functioning, including medica…
Learn MoreHealthy Eating Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive. An Expert Offers Tips
MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Groceries cost a lot, but it is possible to eat healthy foods without overspending.Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offer tips for healthy eating on a budget.“Maintaining a healthy diet is no…
Learn MoreMarijuana Edibles Are Sending Kids to the ER: Here’s Tips to Keep Them Safe
MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drugs and children don’t mix, so it’s important to keep little ones safe by storing any marijuana edibles out of reach from small hands.The New Jersey Poison Control Center is offering warnings that can apply …
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