By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter Having safer neighborhoods, where families feel less stress, can help prevent child abuse, according to new research that supports this long-suspected theory. When parents feel higher levels of stress or hopelessness about their surroundings, they may have a harder time caring for their children, the study confirms. “To get the best outcomes for […]
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter A conversation with a family member or loved one struggling with addiction can be the catalyst for getting help.But it’s important to choose your words carefully when discussing possible addiction to controlled substances with your loved one, said Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska, a professor of family and community medicine at Penn State […]
Written by Annie Stuart Any medication can cause side effects, and high blood pressure (HBP) medications are no exception. However, many people do not have side effects from taking hypertension drugs, and often the side effects are mild. Still, it’s important to stay informed and work closely with your doctor to manage any side effects […]
When Ryan*, 37, returned home from two deployments with the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq from 2005 to 2008, he began withdrawing from social situations and experienced chronic anxiety. Nights brought no respite — his sleep was interrupted by punishing nightmares. “I had every calling card of a veteran in distress,” he told Medscape Medical News. When […]
In northeastern Peru, a medical team successfully saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who had unwittingly swallowed eight injection needles while at play. The incident was a unique and challenging case for the doctors involved, and it highlights the need for vigilance in ensuring the safety of children in rural areas where unexpected hazards […]
By Marilynn Larkin Many labels on fish oil supplements make unsubstantiated health claims, and products contain variable daily doses of EPA plus DHA, a cross-sectional study suggests. Overall, about 74% of more than 2800 supplements that were examined had labels that made at least one health claim, and only 19% included a US Food and […]
Women with premenstrual disorders may be more likely go through menopause before they are 45 years old, a new study suggests. Women with premenstrual disorders, or PMDs, were also more likely to have moderate or severe night sweats or hot flashes during menopause, the researchers found. Published this week in JAMA Network Open, the new findings stem from […]
The global healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformation with far-reaching implications for doctors and aspiring medical professionals worldwide. The World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) recently granted recognition to the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India for a period of ten years. This recognition holds the key to a wealth of opportunities for Indian medical […]
Smoking in bed is a dangerous and potentially deadly habit that has claimed countless lives throughout history. While smoking is hazardous to one’s health in any context, the combination of smoking and bedding materials is a recipe for disaster. In this article, we will explore ten significant dangers of smoking in bed, shedding light on […]
Scientists from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio have made a significant breakthrough in the study of esophageal cancer by identifying a gene mutation associated with the disease, potentially leading to improved prevention and treatment methods. Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a highly lethal cancer that affects the food pipe, and this discovery holds promise for […]
