Health

[ad_1] Post-menopausal women may soon have a new weapon in the fight against bone loss. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted clearance for a vibration belt known as Osteoboost. The prescription device is intended for post-menopausal women who have low bone density, a condition called osteopenia, according …

[ad_1] With some 70% of teenagers and children dropping out of organized sports by age 13, experts are chiming in on potential reasons for early burnout. The dropout stat was revealed in a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — “Overuse Injuries, Overtraining, and Burnout in Young …

[ad_1] Black women 80% more likely to develop uterine fibroids by the age of 50, study finds Black women 80% more likely to develop uterine fibroids by the age of 50, study finds 03:20 NEW YORK — Uterine fibroids are a common cancer for women and can be extremely uncomfortable. They …

[ad_1] There’s nothing like a nostalgic song to transport you back to a special time and place — and now a new study has shown that music could help protect those memories for a lifetime. Researchers at the University of Exeter discovered that people who “engage in music” over the …

[ad_1] Where there’s smoke, there’s … asthma? That’s the concern among some experts, as a recent study from the City University of New York (CUNY) identified a link between cannabis legalization and asthma among kids and teens. The research, published in the journal Preventive Medicine in its Feb. 2024 issue, …

[ad_1] Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria transmitted to humans via tick bites.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that “most people who get sick with RMSF will have a fever, headache, and rash. RMSF can be deadly if not treated …

[ad_1] Alzheimer’s disease has been considered something that happens from within, generally speaking — but for the first time, researchers have identified cases that were triggered by a specific medical treatment. The most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s is caused by a buildup of amyloid proteins in the brain, with …

[ad_1] Brooks Bell of North Carolina is pictured after chemotherapy at right. Doctors initially dismissed her colon cancer symptoms due to her young age. Now she’s speaking out to raise awareness. (Brooks Bell) NEVER TOO YOUNG – Brooks Bell was 38 when doctors told her she was too young for …

[ad_1] Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research. Those who consumed energy drinks — which are intended to boost energy through the use of caffeine or other stimulants — were shown to have a higher risk of mental health issues, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder …

[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration is warning the public against copycat eye drops because of the risk of infection. South Moon, Rebright and FivFivGo eye drops are offered in packaging that could easily be mistaken for Bausch + Lomb’s Limify brand eye drops, an over-the-counter product approved for redness …