U.S. Travelers Warned About Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl in Mexico Pharmacies
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Traveling in Mexico? Use caution when buying medications there, cautions the U.S. State Department.The warning was issued in response to concerns about counterfeit pills containing fentanyl being sold at phar…
Learn MorePentagon Study Finds Higher Cancer Rates Among Pilots, Ground Crews
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Military pilots and the ground crews who fuel and maintain their aircraft have higher rates of certain types of cancer, a new study shows. The Pentagon researched cancer cases in nearly 900,000 military member…
Learn MoreHepatitis Outbreak Spurs Recall of Frozen Strawberries Sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Frozen organic strawberries packaged under a variety of names and sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe’s and Aldi have been recalled as part of a hepatitis A outbreak investigation.In a notice filed Fri…
Learn MoreIUDs, Contraceptive Implants Tough to Access for Women on Medicaid
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People covered by Medicaid insurance may not have easy access to some of the most effective, longer-acting birth control methods, new research claims.Investigators found that while about 48% of physicians who…
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Bile duct cancers: More funding, research needed to fight this silent killer. As too many American families have discovered, this tumor is typically only discovered once the cancer is in an advanced, incurable stage. Anywhere from 8,000 to 20,000 suc…
Learn MoreYour Body Clock Knows When It’s Time for Dinner: Study
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Do you ever wonder why you typically feel hungry when it’s time for dinner?Researchers say that’s not just a habit, but a physiological drive, with the human body able to predict the timing of regular meals.“…
Learn MoreCertain Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold on Amazon May Not Work, Feds Warn
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you bought a carbon monoxide detector on Amazon and it was sold under the names GLBSUNION and CUZMAK, stop using it.The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission issued a warning because these detectors m…
Learn MorePlanning for a Pregnancy? Don’t Let Eczema, Psoriasis Get in the Way
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During pregnancy, women may need to consider different options for treating certain health issues.The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers some suggestions for pregnant women living with the common sk…
Learn MoreCalifornia’s Wildfires Caused Uptick in Skin Ailments
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wildfires are known to have a lot of negative impacts on the environment and the health of the people who live through them. Yet another is the worsening of skin conditions, according to the American Academy …
Learn MoreGear Up (Helmets Included) for a Safe Bike Season
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride. That’s great, but it’s important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents is two fatal crashes and 2,63…
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