If you have had a sharp pain shooting down one leg, you may be experiencing a condition called sciatica. Here is what you need to know about sciatica, including what it is, its causes, symptoms and treatments. Plus, learn about medications, self-care and stretches that may provide relief. What is sciatica? Sciatica refers to pain… read on > read on >
Summer’s here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays, too. It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double the risk for a deadly melanoma later in life, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. Babies are far more vulnerable to sunburn than… read on > read on >
Your family medical history may reveal some important details about your health, making it vital information to share with your medical provider. It’s helpful to gather what you can before your next visit with your primary care physician. “Knowing your family history can be helpful in identifying if you’re at higher risk for certain chronic… read on > read on >
It’s an image you see everywhere on social media and television: Groups of 30-something women, glistening glasses of chardonnay or cabernet in their hands as they let loose with their friends. But a new study digs into the downside of “booze bonding” — these women are 60% more likely to engage in excessive drinking than… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — The long, hot days of summer are here. While that can mean lots of fun in the sun for some, experts warn the extra warmth and exertion also carry the threat of heat-related illness, a problem they expect to increase as climate change spurs longer periods… read on > read on >
Diabetes is skyrocketing, with more than 500 million people of all ages living with the disease today and the number of cases worldwide projected to hit 1.3 billion in the next 30 years. “The rapid rate at which diabetes is growing is not only alarming but also challenging for every health system in the world,… read on > read on >
Nearly 8 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries to children. When using these bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or wading pool, a child can sit, slip or fall onto the shark’s hard plastic top fin, posing risks of impalement, lacerations and puncture… read on > read on >
The future for a child diagnosed with scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine that typically occurs just before puberty, can feel uncertain. As a parent, you want answers to your questions about scoliosis and how it can affect your child’s development. Here’s what you need to know. What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has sent warning letters to 189 retailers, telling them to stop selling unauthorized tobacco products such as Elf Bar and Esco Bars. Both brands are disposable e-cigarettes sold in flavors known to appeal to kids, including bubblegum and cotton candy. A federal ban on flavored vapes… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the drug Elevidys, the first gene therapy for the treatment of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The groundbreaking treatment will not be cheap: Drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. said it would charge $3.2 million for the one-time IV treatment, the Associated Press reported. Like most medicines… read on > read on >
