TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- A gel applied directly into the brain could offer new hope for patients diagnosed with glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. The gel cured 100% of lab mice with glioblastoma when it was applied to...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- When U.S. health officials reported a 500% spike in the number of poison center calls involving kids eating melatonin gummies last year, Harvard researchers decided to take a closer look at the sleep supplements and...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- Each year, about 140 kids in the United States are diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma, a typically non-cancerous brain tumor that develops near the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. Doctors treat craniopharyngiomas...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- A new study finds that Americans over 50 are interested in cutting back on prescription medications, dovetailing with a movement toward “deprescribing.” About 67% said they would seek their doctor’s advice before...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- Kids who were infected with respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, in their first year may be at greater risk for asthma, according to researchers. Their new study looked at the effects of RSV infections of...
New treatment could be safer way to fight brain tumors in kids. A more targeted form of radiation may be used to treat children with craniopharyngioma without causing learning problems later on, new research suggests. Read more Lots of U.S. seniors...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- Patients hospitalized with pneumonia typically stay on IV antibiotics until they’re stable, after about three days, but a new study suggests a different option. Researchers report that more patients who have...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- Skin conditions may be the first sign that a person has a rheumatic disease that will also affect the joints, muscles or ligaments. It’s essential to know what to look for, said Dr. Kathryn Dao, an associate professor of...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- People with cerebral palsy are more likely to be prescribed opioids to manage pain, making them vulnerable to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, according to a new study. While pain is common among patients...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- Heard of gonorrhea? Most likely. What about gonococcal arthritis? Maybe not. Most folks are familiar with what is gonorrhea, but few may know about gonococcal arthritis, a rare side effect of this sexually transmitted...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- When babies start teething, the pain and discomfort can be hard on them. In this short guide, we’ll explain what teething is, when you can expect it to occur and its most common symptoms. Plus, you’ll discover several...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- Imagine getting your tooth extracted and a bacterial infection develops afterwards that travels down to your heart. Known as infective endocarditis, or bacterial endocarditis, it happens more often than you might think and...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- Your dentist has delivered the bad news: You need wisdom teeth removal surgery, a procedure that no one looks forward to having. Curious about what to expect during and after the operation? Experts offer some advice on why...
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- Do you know the warning signs of oral cancer? Some oral cancer symptoms are common and easily identifiable. Other symptoms are surprising, and you might miss them. First, what is oral cancer? According to the American...