Arthritis? Back Pain? Medical Pot May Help You Avoid Opioid Painkillers
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers for people dealing with arthritis or chronic back pain, two new studies show.Many patients prescribed opioids for their chronic pain woun…
Learn MoreCould the Party Drug Ecstasy Help Treat PTSD?
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The party drug “ecstasy” might be the key to helping people heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new clinical trial results indicate.In a small study, PTSD patients treated with a powerful combin…
Learn MoreKnee Replacement in Folks Over 80: Less Risky Than You Think
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Knee replacement surgery is increasingly common among people over 80 sidelined with knee pain, and the procedure isn’t as hazardous for them as often assumed.That’s the main message from a new study of more…
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Medical marijuana may help many avoid opioids. For those suffering from chronic back pain or arthritis, medicinal pot is proving a less harmful alternative, new research shows. Read moreHow risky is knee replacement for folks over 80? A study of mor…
Learn MoreHome COVID Tests Can Cause Harm If Not Stored Safely: FDA
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — At-home COVID-19 tests are a key tool in containing the spread of the coronavirus. But a few safety precautions are in order to prevent serious injury, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.The tests c…
Learn MoreExperts Outline Health Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A healthy diet and regular exercise are crucial for the long-term health of cancer survivors, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) guideline emphasizes.”The link to a healthy diet and regular exercise in long…
Learn MoreAntibodies From COVID Infection Shield Kids for Up to 7 Months
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Antibodies from a COVID-19 infection linger in most children for up to seven months, even if they had no symptoms, a new study finds.To come to that reassuring conclusion, researchers analyzed data from 218 …
Learn MoreCancer Can Strike the Appendix, Too
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — What appears to be appendicitis can actually be cancer of the appendix in some cases, especially in patients under the age of 50, a new study suggests. While antibiotics can be used instead of surgery to tr…
Learn MorePeople With Scars Are Their Own Toughest Critics: Study
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Scars from facial surgery look worse to skin cancer patients themselves than to others, so it’s important for surgeons to prepare patients beforehand, researchers say.Doctors can help by outlining the heali…
Learn MoreCOVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Rate Up During Omicron
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates increased during the period of omicron predominance, with the lowest rates among vaccinated adults who had received a booster or additional dose, according to resear…
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