Fecal Microbiota Transplant Effective for Immune-Mediated Colitis
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the June 14 issue of Science …
Learn MorePope Francis Leaves Hospital 9 Days After Surgery
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pope Francis is now “better than before” after his release from a Rome hospital Friday following surgery on June 7 to repair a hernia and remove scarring.The 86-year-old pope joked that he was “still alive,” a…
Learn MoreTwo-Thirds of Doctors, Researchers Say They’ve Faced Harassment Since Start of Pandemic
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Physicians and scientists are experiencing alarming levels of harassment on social media, according to a new survey.About two-thirds of respondents said they had been harassed on social media since the COVID-1…
Learn MoreDads Can Play Big Role in Baby’s Nutrition, Safe Sleep
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Jeremy Davis made sure his wife, Chloe, got lots of support when she was breastfeeding each of their three sons.“When she’d been up nursing all night, I’d take over with the baby in the mornings so she could g…
Learn MoreWhat Is Chronic Acid Reflux, or GERD?
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Is heartburn keeping you awake? Do you experience a bitter taste in your mouth? Your doctor says you have GERD, but what is GERD?Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the contents of your stomach …
Learn MoreIs Supplement Berberine Really ‘Nature’s Ozempic’? Experts Weigh Pros & Cons
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The herbal supplement berberine has become the latest social-media obsession for weight-loss, with some on TikTok calling it “nature’s Ozempic.”Experts don’t agree.“I would say it’s a big exaggeration to call …
Learn MorePfizer Warns of Looming Shortage of Long-Acting Penicillin for Kids
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Pfizer Inc. warned doctors this week of an impending shortage of Bicillin, its long-acting, injectable form of penicillin.The medication is not commonly used for children because alternatives such as amoxicilli…
Learn MoreWhy Exercise Is Often a Challenge for Folks With Type 1 Diabetes
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It can be challenging for people with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely while controlling their blood sugar.People with the condition often struggle with this balance, according to a new study based on a surv…
Learn MoreDog Bites More Common on Hot, Hazy Days
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Just like their humans, dogs get cranky when temperatures and air pollution levels surge.Heat and air pollution have previously been linked to human aggression. Now, researchers say it also appears that there …
Learn MoreBlack Patients Face Greater Risks From Leg Artery Blockages
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study has unearthed significant racial disparities in both treatment and outcomes for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Black patients with this condition, where plaque builds up in the arteries of the le…
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