Singer Justin Bieber said Tuesday that he will take a break from touring while he takes care of his health. Bieber has a condition known as Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which is rare type of viral infection. Caused by the chickenpox- and shingles-related varicella-zoster virus, the syndrome can cause paralysis of the facial nerve and a… read on > read on >
A technique called microneedling may help surgical scars heal more attractively — especially if it’s done within a couple of months of surgery, a small study suggests. Researchers found that for 25 patients, microneedling improved the long-term appearance of scars after various types of surgery — based on both patient and doctor ratings. But the… read on > read on >
With online medical visits growing in popularity, a new study offers some reassurance: Diagnoses made via video are usually on the money. Mayo Clinic researchers found that of preliminary diagnoses made during video appointments at their centers, 87% were later confirmed during in-person visits. The caveat is, the accuracy varied somewhat according to the type… read on > read on >
America’s middle-income seniors could face a time of financial reckoning within the next decade, with the rising costs of health care and assisted living overwhelming their meager savings, a new study reports. The number of middle-income seniors in the United States is expected to nearly double by 2033, with 16 million people 75 or older… read on > read on >
Many new parents have been jarred awake in the dead of night when they hear their baby let out that telltale barky cough that signals a bout of croup. Until now, nothing was thought to stave off the disease in babies who are prone to it, but a new study has discovered that when women… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Gay and bisexual men and women appear less likely to take prescribed medications for high blood pressure than their straight peers, and the gap has been widening in recent years, according to preliminary new research. “We expected the gap to be narrowing,” said lead study author… read on > read on >
COVID-19 vaccines will likely go the way of flu shots in the future, with updated doses given annually, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. “In the absence of a dramatically different variant, we likely are moving towards a path with a vaccination cadence similar to that of the annual influenza vaccine, with annual updated COVID-19 shots… read on > read on >
The stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic may have led to a significant jump in the number of young American adults seeking help for mental health woes, new data shows. Between 2019 and 2021, the percentage of American adults overall who said they’d sought and received any mental health treatment over the past year rose from… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) – While researchers explore the possibilities of COVID-19 vaccines that don’t require an injection, public health officials in India and China have already each approved new needle-free versions for their citizens. In India, regulators on Tuesday approved a nasal vaccine developed in the United States and manufactured by the… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Juul Labs said Tuesday it will pay $438.5 million, without acknowledging wrongdoing, to settle dozens of lawsuits filed over company practices that may have fueled widespread vaping among American teens. “This settlement with 34 states and territories is a significant part of our ongoing commitment to resolve issues… read on > read on >
