WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- After a night of partying, 29-year-old Bethany Moeddel felt nauseous and had a headache. A hangover, she figured. She couldn't sleep it off, though, because it was a big day. Her...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 110,000 middle-aged and older U.S....
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- In the world of COVID-19 infections, the majority of patients develop symptoms, while about one-fifth mysteriously don’t develop a cough, sore throat or other tell-tale signs of illness. Now, new research finds...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Hmong American adults who have a stroke tend to be much younger than their white counterparts and may be more likely to have a less common type that causes bleeding in the brain, a new...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease now requires a series of complicated and expensive imaging scans that look for abnormal protein plaques and tangles in the brain. But in the near future, detecting signs of...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- ChatGPT may have some of the reasoning skills doctors need to diagnose and treat health problems, a pair of studies suggests — though no one is predicting that chatbots will replace humans in lab coats. In one study,...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- The United States now has had eight reported cases of malaria, seven of them in Florida, state health officials reported Tuesday. Considered a public health emergency, these cases are the first in two decades to be...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- Despite worse symptoms and living about the same distance from comprehensive stroke centers, women with a severe type of stroke are less likely to be sent to these facilities than men, a new study reveals. Researchers at...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- People who have bipolar disorder may have a higher risk of dying early, according to new research. Finnish investigators say this is due to a combination of external causes -- such as suicide, accidents and violence --...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- If your child is in sports camp this summer, you’ll want them to have fun and stay safe. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existing medical conditions, staying...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- Whether your child attends a year-round school or one on a traditional calendar, parents can take steps to make classroom reentry healthier for kids with asthma. Asthma causes an estimated 13.8 million missed school days...
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 -- Dehydration brings lots of risks — including urinary tract infections (UTIs). An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer fun. “Patients can experience more UTIs during...