Boar's Head Deli Meat Recall Tied to Listeria Expands - HealthDay
WEBTHURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The death toll from listeria linked to tainted Boar's Head deli meats has risen to three, with nine more cases of the bacterial illness reported in the outbreak, an update issued Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.. The total case count is now 43.
How Common Drugs, Lotions Can Worsen Sunlight's Harm to …
WEBAug 10, 2024 · Certain drugs contain ingredients that can trigger a physical reaction when the skin is exposed to UV light, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The severity of the reaction depends on the drug dosage and the amount of time spent outdoors or in the tanning booth. Blood pressure medications such as hydrochlorothiazide are a …
Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It
WEBKey Takeaways. FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Folks can overcome their genetic risk for type 2 diabetes through healthy diet and regular exercise, a new study says. A healthy lifestyle reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 70% among a group of people with a high genetic likelihood of developing the metabolic disorder, researchers ...
Hardy Bacteria Are Surviving in Your Microwave - HealthDay
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Bacteria can survive inside a microwave oven. Researchers found 747 bacterial species from 24 families. The bacteria were similar to those found on kitchen surfaces. THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Bacteria can adapt to a wide range of hostile environments, surviving and even thriving in …
Your Body's 'Biomolecular' Makeup Shifts in Your 40s and 60s
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Aging, at least when it comes to your molecules and microbiome, isn't a steady, even process, new research suggests. The body undergoes peak changes in this regard during the mid-40s and the 60s. These changes can affect health and might be due to a mix of genetics and lifestyle. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Aging Americans, you ...
Many Doctors Underestimate the Pain of IUD Insertion for Women …
WEBTHURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Plenty of women know that having an IUD inserted in their uterus can be an excruciating experience, but new government guidance issued Thursday may soon make the experience less painful for many. For the first time, updated recommendations from the U.S. Centers …
Study Finds Big Shift in Who's Using GLP-1 Meds Like Ozempic
WEBTUESDAY, July 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The boom in using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to treat obesity has resulted in a bust regarding the drugs’ original purpose, which was to treat type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. New prescriptions for these drugs have doubled among people who have obesity but not diabetes, investigators found.
How Excessive Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Excessive heat can trigger feelings of anger, irritability, aggression, discomfort, stress and fatigue because of its impact on serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates your sleep, mood and behaviors, Shah noted. The most vulnerable groups include people with preexisting mental health conditions and people who abuse alcohol or …
Cheap, High-Tech 'Electric Bandage' Speeds Wound Healing
WEBFRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Newly developed battery-powered electric bandages could help wounds heal more quickly, a new study reports. In animal testing, wounds treated with electric bandages healed 30% faster than wounds treated with conventional bandages, researchers reported Aug. 7 in the journal Science Advances.
US Still Last for Life Expectancy Among English-Speaking Countries
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Key Takeaways. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Americans continue to rank dead last in life expectancy among English-speaking countries, a new study finds. People in the United States more often fall prey at younger ages to accidental deaths, homicides and chronic diseases, researchers reported Aug. 13 in the BMJ Open journal.