THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet? "Gluten is one of the main proteins found in wheat, barley...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Using a weight-loss medication to help you shed pounds gradually appears to help extend life for people with arthritis of the hips or knees, a new study finds. However, folks with arthritis who dropped pounds very quickly...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- A newly approved test can determine whether a person has a genetically driven risk of becoming addicted to opioids. The AvertD test, the first of its kind, uses a DNA sample swabbed from a patient’s cheek to...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 — Even Valentine's Day apparently doesn't trump the start of a brand new year when it comes to getting frisky.Sales of the morning-after pill surged across the U.S. after New Year 2022, new research shows. Nearly 41,000...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- At least 205 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, federal health officials report.That's up from 125 cases in the last weekly tally, with 33...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Head injuries related to football might be tied to markers of dementia like brain shrinkage and decreased blood flow to the brain, a new study of former pro and college players reports.The study looked at signs of injury...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- It may seem a bit counterintuitive, but treating the pancreas of a child with autism could help ease problematic behaviors, new research shows.The key here, researchers say, is the link between dietary protein intake and...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Believe it or not, your spinal cord may be a pathway to better mood and even an end to depression, new research suggests.Investigators at the University of Cincinnati stressed that their pilot study -- to see whether...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eyedrops and artificial tears faced recall in 2023, due to contamination and unsafe manufacturing practices.“This year, we've seen an especially large number of recalls in...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Kids with emotional problems or ADHD can find the holidays a very challenging time, as all the routines that provide a sense of order are jumbled in a whirl of activities.The kids are home from school and restless, their...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- A new treatment appears to reduce food allergies in children and teens, according to interim clinical trial results.A lab-made monoclonal antibody called omalizumab (Xolair) significantly increased the amounts of common...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Kids are home for the holidays, but the wonders of the season can pose problems for children with asthma.Sources of joy like Christmas trees, a Yule log burning or Grandma’s pet dog can all be unexpected asthma...
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Kids who've survived cancer face many health challenges, and a heightened risk for diabetes is one of them, new research shows. A team at St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., reports that these children have...