When Ann Alexander underwent chemotherapy to treat breast cancer a decade ago, she was warned about potential hair loss, nausea and vomiting. The 73-year-old wasn’t, however, told about the potential side effects of radiation therapy, namely acute radiation dermatitis. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and they include itchy skin, swelling, blistering and open… read on > read on >
The U.S. federal government has committed $5 million to study three existing and planned safe drug injection sites to see if they help prevent overdoses and whether they may offer savings in the health and criminal justice systems. At these overdose prevention centers (OPCs), people can use heroin or other illegal drugs under supervision so… read on > read on >
So, you ate a banana. You’ve eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and your lip is a bit puffy. If this happens to you, you are likely experiencing food allergy symptoms. You may have just joined the ranks of 32 million Americans who deal with… read on > read on >
In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount of time younger generations spend online every day — and the harms that habit can bring. But now a new study of older adults suggests that regular internet use may actually be a boon for older Americans, staving off the… read on > read on >
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Just as the term “Asian American” encompasses a vast number of people and cultures, the idea of an “Asian diet” oversimplifies differences in what they eat, a new report on heart health says. Understanding those differences is important for the United States’ fastest-growing ethnic group and… read on > read on >
Here’s one more reason to watch your weight: Obesity can increase your odds for serious complications after surgery. Compared with patients of normal weight, those who are obese are at greater risk for developing blood clots, infections and kidney failure after surgery, a new study reports. Patients with obesity were also more likely to be… read on > read on >
The key to a happier and longer marriage may be pooling your money. Researchers found that couples with joint bank accounts had better relationships, fought less about money and felt better about how their household finances were handled. “When we surveyed people of varying relationship lengths, those who had merged accounts reported higher levels of… read on > read on >
Man’s aging best friend has a new treatment to dull osteoarthritis pain as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval Friday of the first monoclonal antibody for dogs. Called Librela, the bedinvetmab shot controls pain from the most common form of arthritis in dogs. Osteoarthritis (OA) affects about 25% of dogs during their… read on > read on >
Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control. A gastroenterologist offers some tips for those newly diagnosed with the condition. “It’s important to get a proper diagnosis and see an experienced inflammatory bowel disease… read on > read on >
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced Friday that she will resign on June 30. Her departure comes after a little more than two years on the job. “The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency marks a tremendous transition for our country, for public health, and in… read on > read on >
