Health

June 23, 2023 – Susan Whitmore lost her daughter Erika 20 years ago to a rare sinus cancer.And even though she is a grief counselor in Pacific Palisades, CA, “I thought the grief would literally kill me,” she said. “People often don’t talk about how physical grief is, but it’s a shock to your entire… […]

“You would have looked at my sons and never known,” says Bonnie Milas, MD.She’s speaking about the accidental opioid overdoses that killed her two adult sons in 2018 and 2019. She and other doctors say there’s something that could spare many other families from going through the same tragedy. It’s naloxone, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and… […]

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Consuming omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil and walnuts may help slow the decline in physical function related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), new research suggests.ALS (formerly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and… […]

June 22, 2023 – Genetics or lifestyle — which matters more?It’s one of those eternal questions in health care, but new science has an answer: Lifestyle matters more, at least when it comes to preventing type 2 diabetes. Among 60,000 healthy, middle-aged adults, those who exercised the most – at least 68 minutes a day –… […]

June 22, 2023 — Adults age 60 and older may get either of two new vaccines to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a CDC panel of independent experts said Wednesday. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) stopped short of recommending the vaccines for everyone age 65 and above, which was the original question the… […]

June 19, 2023 – Stepping into the house, the first thing you notice is the air: the purity and odorlessness of it. There’s no rush of a sneeze from your allergies that bothered you earlier that morning. You soon find the cause of this reprieve: three portable air purifiers that Olivia Raya, customer service team… […]

June 23, 2023 – One pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you … smarter? Whether you’re Alice in Wonderland heading down the rabbit hole or a high school or college student trying to achieve academic excellence, researchers have an important message for you: There is no such thing as a “smart pill.” In fact,… […]

You or your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. As you start treatment, you’re looking to your care team to guide you through a physically and emotionally demanding health condition.But for the best care possible, your relationship with your care team should be an active partnership. Your doctors will strive to give you clear,… […]

June 21, 2023 – Under the bright lights of the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, singer and songwriter Adele took a moment from her performance to connect with her audience. Famous for her powerful vocals with a tinge of rasp and for her soulful song choices, Adele’s on-stage conversation turned to what is… […]

Before you shimmy into those leggings or roll out your mat in a hot yoga class, consider this: The same workouts that keep your weight in check, protect against type 2 diabetes, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — all health issues that go hand-in-hand with psoriasis — could make your skin… […]