FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- Infectious disease experts are warning that a shortage of a key antibiotic for treating the sexually transmitted infection syphilis could make it hard to fight the spread of the disease. The United States already has a big...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- Infectious disease experts are warning that a shortage of a key antibiotic for treating the sexually transmitted infection syphilis could make it hard to fight the spread of the disease. The United States already has a big...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- An experimental implant now under development could serve as a temporary monitor and pacemaker for ailing heart patients -- then dissolve away when it’s no longer needed. The soft, lightweight and transparent implant is...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- American industry engages in some of the same high-risk practices as other countries in keeping and selling commercial animals that have the potential for triggering outbreaks of disease among humans, a new report...
The annual meeting of the Endocrine Society was held from June 15 to 18 in Chicago and attracted approximately 7,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- New federal initiatives could help save Americans money on health care costs. President Joe Biden announced plans Friday to target surprise medical bills, scam insurance and third-party credit cards and loans that carry high...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Odds are, if you are reading this, you know something about breathing. You're probably doing it right now. It's an essential act that requires no thought. But thinking about it can alter your...
FRIDAY July 7, 2023 -- Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Erin Okawa works in a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood and sees many parents worried about their kids’ height. “I have a clinic in Manhattan Beach, which was apparently settled by...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- Sunny summer days may improve the odds for successful in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study suggests. For women undergoing IVF, the season in which her eggs are retrieved could affect the success of embryo transplantation...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- The use of antipsychotic medication in children is continuing to plummet, likely because of better policies and education, new research shows. The study found a 43% drop in antipsychotic prescriptions for Medicaid-enrolled...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- Dogs can sniff out and track someone based on their scent, a trait that has aided scores of criminal investigations. Laboratory scientists working with human odors report that a new discovery may also further crime solving:...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- One way to get real peace of mind: Start doing something creative. Americans who engage in creative activities -- from crafting to playing the piano to painting --- report better mental health, according to a new poll from...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 -- Getting regular exercise can help protect against mental decline in an aging brain. But poor sleep can take away those benefits. A new study found that people who were more active but slept less than six hours on average had...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave full approval to the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, clearing the way for insurance coverage of the pricey drug. “The full FDA approval will open the floodgates for...