Pfizer 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 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 MoreFDA Proposes Tougher Rules for Tattoo Providers to Curb Contaminated Inks
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a draft of new guidance aimed at helping manufacturers and distributors of tattoo inks prevent microbial contamination.”With about 30 percent of people living…
Learn More¿Qué factores mantienen a su perro más sano, durante más tiempo? Un gran estudio ofrece la respuesta
MIÉRCOLES, 14 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fido de verdad necesita un amigo. Esta es la conclusión principal de una nueva encuesta que incluyó a 21,400 perros y a sus dueños, y que mostró que los caninos que tienen compañeros, ya sean peludos …
Learn MoreLas lesbianas y los gais sufren más problemas de salud mental y uso de drogas, según una encuesta
MIÉRCOLES, 14 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las lesbianas, los gais y los bisexuales experimentan más problemas de salud mental y uso de sustancias que sus pares heterosexuales, señalan unos investigadores. Según un nuevo informe del gobierno q…
Learn MoreFasting Later in Day Might Be Key to Controlling Blood Sugar: Study
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to the lengthy list of health benefits associated with this style of eating. Now, a new, small study suggests that one type of intermittent fasting — early time-restr…
Learn More2007 to 2021 Saw Increase in Suicide Rates for Those Aged 10 to 24
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For youth aged 10 to 24 years, suicide rates increased from 2007 through 2021, while homicide rates decreased from 2006 through 2014 and then increased, according to a June data brief published by the U.S. …
Learn MoreTranexamic Acid Does Not Up Functional Outcome After Major Trauma
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with major trauma at risk for trauma-induced coagulopathy, tranexamic acid administered before hospital admission is not associated with improvement in favorable functional outcome at six months, …
Learn MoreFatal Drug Overdoses More Common in Men
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Men are more likely to have a fatal overdose than women across drug categories, according to a study published June 14 in Neuropsychopharmacology.Eduardo R. Butelman, Ph.D., from the Icahn School of Medicine…
Learn MoreFatal Drug Overdoses More Common in Men
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Men are more likely to have a fatal overdose than women across drug categories, according to a study published June 14 in Neuropsychopharmacology.Eduardo R. Butelman, Ph.D., from the Icahn School of Medicine…
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