WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- A bout of traveler's diarrhea can really put a damper on your vacation. Here, experts break down what traveler’s diarrhea is, including its causes, symptoms and treatment, so you can get back to enjoying your trip as...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- Fido really needs a friend. That's the main takeaway from a new survey that included more than 21,400 dogs and their owners, and showed that pups who have companions (whether furry or human) live healthier, longer lives...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- COVID-19 boosters may be offered this fall, but first scientists need to determine what strains to target and who should receive the shots. Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are slated to meet Thursday to...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for the individual and their family. Understanding the progression of the disease and recognizing the changes in...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Shortly after Job Ethan Christenson left the stage after singing and dancing in a national Broadway production of "Billy Elliot," he was chatting with two audience members in the...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- For years, multiple sclerosis was seen as a disease that largely affects white people. But a new study finds that it's much more common among Black Americans than previously believed. Researchers found that in 2010, an...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver no one wants to catch, so knowing how that can happen can be critical. The American Liver Foundation estimates that it affects about 2.7 million people in the United States...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of lives worldwide, robbing patients of their memories and thinking abilities. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will become long-term survivors, according to new research that finds a substantial reduction in the risk of death since the 1990s. This news should reassure both patients and...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- The lung cancer drug alectinib (Alecensa) is more potent when taken with a fuller breakfast, or lunch, than when taken with a low-fat breakfast, researchers report. The Dutch team evaluated 20 patients who took one of...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- The lung cancer drug alectinib (Alecensa) is more potent when taken with a fuller breakfast, or lunch, than when taken with a low-fat breakfast, researchers report. The Dutch team evaluated 20 patients who took one of two...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- While the challenges of farm work are well noted, the stressors affect not just the mental health of adults, but also their teenage children, according to new research. In results from the first year of a five-year study,...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- The so-called “Viking disease” causes the fingers of many aging northern European men to lock up in a bent position, and researchers now think they know why. Genetic variants inherited from Neanderthal man appear to...