CDC Warns of Rise in RSV Cases Among Young Children, Infants
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Doctors are seeing a spike in severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children in Florida and Georgia, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday.The Centers for Disease Control and Preventi…
Learn MoreImmediate Gout Pain Relief: Medications & Self-Care Tips
Gout pain may be severe and oftentimes it strikes at night, so when it flares, you want fast relief. Learn more about immediate pain relief for gout, including what medications and self-care tips may help, plus what surgery options may be available if…
Learn MoreEar Pain Relief: Medications, Surgeries & Self-Care Tips
If you’re experiencing ear pain, you likely want relief fast. Learn more about how to get rid of ear pain, including what medications to use, self-care tips and what surgeries may help, depending on the cause of your ear pain.What is ear pain?Ear pain…
Learn MoreDid the Pandemic Change Babies’ Microbiomes?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Infants whose first year of life unfolded during the pandemic appear to have fewer types of bacteria in their gut than infants born before COVID-19 raced across the planet, a new study suggests. Specificall…
Learn MoreMany Strains of a Dangerous Foodborne Bacteria Are Now Antibiotic-Resistant
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research on a leading cause of foodborne illness has linked a large share of Michigan infections to antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains.More than 100 strains of Campylobacter jejuni circulating in Mic…
Learn MoreWarm Waters Raise Risk for Flesh-Eating Bacteria. Here’s Tips to Stay Safe
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As waters warm across the United States and hurricanes and flooding season begins, the odds of being infected by flesh-eating bacteria are also rising, U.S. health officials warn. According to a Sept. 1 hea…
Learn MoreCancers Among the Young Are Rising Worldwide
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cancer is surging among people under 50, a new global study reveals.Over the past 30 years, new cases have increased 79% worldwide in that age bracket, according to a report published Sept. 5 in BMJ Oncolog…
Learn MoreFitter Folks Need Fewer Psychiatric Meds, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Being fit doesn’t just help your body — it also helps your mind, a new study reports.People in better physical condition appear to have less need for drugs to treat mood disorders, Norwegian researchers ha…
Learn MoreWeight Gain During Pregnancy: An Ob-Gyn Shares What You Need to Know
Pregnancy is a time filled with excitement and anticipation. While there are many things to look forward to, there’s one aspect that some women might concerned about: How much weight do you gain during pregnancy?This article will explore how much wome…
Learn MoreSleep Apnea Treatment Cuts Nighttime Heartburn, Respiratory Symptoms
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Treatment with positive airway pressure (PAP) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for two years is associated with a decrease in nighttime heartburn and respiratory symptoms, according to a study published onli…
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