ALS Robbed Her of Speech, But Technology Is Changing That
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many people with Lou Gehrig’s disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), first start to lose the ability to move their arms and legs.That’s not Pat Bennett. She can move just fine. She can st…
Learn MoreTo Keep Depression at Bay, Fighting Negative Thoughts Is Key
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans who experience major depression will suffer a relapse, but a new study suggests that learning to focus on the positive, rather than the negatives in everyday life, might help reduce th…
Learn MoreDon’t Use Dr. Berne’s and LightEyez Eye Drops Due to Bacteria, Fungus, FDA Says
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tainted eye drops are back in the news, with federal regulators warning consumers not to use certain eye drops because of contamination concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday advised peo…
Learn MorePancreatitis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diet & Treatment
Pancreatitis is a distressing ailment that occurs when the pancreas, a crucial organ that helps to digest food and control blood sugar levels, becomes swollen and irritated. This article will explore what pancreatitis is, both acute and chronic.Discov…
Learn More‘Couch Potato’ Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts Later
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children need to get up off the sofa and move more, according to a new study that linked childhood sitting time with heart damage in young adulthood. That was true even when the adult’s blood pressure and w…
Learn MoreToo Few Kids Are Getting Regular Eye Tests, and Insurance Is Key
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Eye tests are an important way to catch potential eye-related issues in children, but more than two-thirds of kids in the United States are not receiving them at their checkups.Those with Medicaid and other…
Learn MoreSpace Travel Takes Toll on Astronauts’ Blood, Bone
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When astronauts travel to space, the experience depletes their red blood cells and bone, according to a new study. Fortunately, it appears their bodies can eventually replenish them after they’ve returned t…
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