Flowers are far from blooming, but allergies are blossoming in the worst way. As spring’s official start is still a week away — Tuesday, March 19 — many Americans have reported an increase in allergy-related symptoms earlier than usual. Allergy season typically begins around April when high levels of pollen are disbursed throughout the air, … Read more
A familiar scent could help individuals with depression recall memories more easily than verbal cues, a recent study published in JAMA Network Open noted. For people with major depressive disorder (MDD), a familiar smell might help them recall autobiographical memories and potentially help with mental health treatment, according to a group of researchers and social workers from the University … Read more
This fitness routine is geared toward people with Parkinson’s disease — and their caretakers. Those who suffer from the degenerative brain disorder and those who help them may benefit from pedaling on a stationary bicycle for two, a new, small study has found. “Our study found that a unique cycling program that pairs people with … Read more
About one in four coronavirus patients developed long COVID, according to a new study. While most people who test positive for COVID-19 are over their symptoms within a week or two, more research is showing that some people continue to report symptoms — and even develop new ones — three months after their initial positive … Read more
You can have a canine on your lap while your dentist cleans your canines. A dental office in downtown Minneapolis offers a unique service for their patients — an emotional support dog. April Kline, a hygienist at J&D Dental, started bringing her 4-year-old English goldendoodle to work last year when she realized he might help … Read more
Scores of cancer patients are scared to death after being informed that they could lose their medical coverage due to a financial dispute between a prestigious Manhattan specialty hospital and a health insurance giant, The Post has learned. Patients — including those seriously ill with Stage 4 cancer — received letters from Memorial Sloan Kettering … Read more
Flovent, a popular corticosteroid inhaler used to treat asthma, is no longer available. The global manufacturer, Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK), announced in May that the medications — Flovent HFA, a metered-dose inhaler, as well as Flovent Diskus, a dry powder inhaler — would be discontinued as of Dec. 31, 2023. It is expected that the existing supply of … Read more
In 1929 in Savannah, Ga., Edna Sutton dreamt of being a nurse. But, as a young black woman, she had few opportunities in her hometown, which was still ruled by Jim Crow laws. The only nursing she could do was visiting the Negro settlements on the outskirts of the city, administering whatever homespun help she … Read more
Ozempic users are noticing a change in their face — and it’s costing them an arm and a leg. Patients injecting the antidiabetic medication to lose weight have found themselves with “Ozempic face” — gaunt, deflated cheeks and loose, sagging skin around their jowls. Trying to avoid a plastic surgery fix for their newly droopy … Read more
Most people go to the hospital to get cured of disease. But almost 450 patients at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts have now been warned of their possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV. The exposure was caused by intravenous (IV) medication errors over the past two years. Officials at Salem Hospital, located some 16 miles north … Read more
At one point in her life, Amber Pearson spent eight hours a day acting out her obsessive thoughts. She washed her hands until they bled, repeatedly checked the locks on her doors and ate separately from her family due to an intense fear of food contamination. Pearson, 34, has OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, that neither therapy … Read more
A new study has found that people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are three times more likely to also have a personality disorder. “Finding an increased prevalence of personality disorders in NAFLD patients is particularly striking,” study co-author Dr. Jonathan Catling, from the UK’s University of Birmingham, said in a news release. “It’s … Read more
Britain’s National Health System will ban transgender patients from female-only wards — as its secretary strikes back at “wokery” in medicine. Steve Barclay, 51, vowed to update the NHS constitution Tuesday, which includes banning transgender patients from gender-specific wards, allowing patients to request care by those of the same biological sex and for staff to … Read more
A hospital in Indiana where a staff member recently tested positive for tuberculosis has notified around 500 patients that they may have been exposed to the illness. Clark Memorial Health in Jeffersonville told Fox News Digital on Thursday that it sent out hundreds of letters to those possibly affected following the confirmed case. Clark County Health Officer … Read more
Cancer patients have a difficult journey and often find it hard to cope with the physical and emotional impact of their diagnosis. A new study reveals that a surprising number of cancer patients turn to alcohol to such a degree that they’re considered binge drinkers. “It is so difficult to hear of and live with … Read more
New promising treatments for Alzheimer’s disease may not be as beneficial for black and Hispanic sufferers. Leqembi and donanemab, an experimental antibody developed by Eli Lilly, are the first drugs that may slow the effects of the fatal disease as they target and attack buildup of toxic plaques of the beta-amyloid protein in the brain. Older … Read more
The U.S. government said on Monday it would trial a new payment program for people who provide dementia care coordination services for patients covered by the Medicare health plan. The program includes services such as personalized assessments, care plans for patients as well as 24/7 access to a support line. Medicare said the program aims … Read more
When Janet Gardner found herself “Cryin’” after the plug was pulled on her rock star career, she turned to dentistry. The former lead vocalist of the glam metal band Vixen went on to pursue the family business after the Sunset Strip music scene went silent. The 61-year-old recently joined several artists who survived the decadent era of … Read more
Opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death, particularly in the first two weeks after starting a medication, according to new research revealed on Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam. Among all patients age 65 and older who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in Denmark and who took an … Read more
After the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that it is unconstitutional for educational institutions to use race as a factor for college admissions, some medical schools reportedly are looking into other ways to try to bring in a diverse study body. One so-called idea is the notion of considering adversity when weighing applicants. President Biden himself said after the … Read more