Can a multivitamin keep your brain healthy?
A new study suggests that a daily multivitamin might improve memory in older adults. Millions of people take a multivitamin each day. Some believe it’s a sort of insurance in…
New guidelines on newborn jaundice: What parents need to know
A common condition in newborns occasionally signals a serious health problem. Most newborn babies turn at least a little bit yellow. Known as jaundice, this condition is a very common…
Trying to lower stubbornly high LDL cholesterol?
Expert consensus focuses on individual planning to bring down elevated LDL. Recently I met with Nancy, a 72-year-old woman with coronary artery disease, to review her latest cholesterol results. Despite…
Weighing the new approaches to treating Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
With many options available, it's important to work with your doctor to try new treatments. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a…
Are women turning to cannabis for menopause symptom relief?
A survey offers a glimpse into cannabis and CBD use among women in midlife. Hot flashes and sleep or mood changes are well-known, troublesome symptoms that may occur during perimenopause…
Light therapy: Not just for seasonal depression?
Bright light therapy can help ease SAD, major depression, and perinatal depression. The transition from fall to winter means grayer skies, shorter days, and for some people, the return of…
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over, or not?
How will we know when it ends — and does it matter? It seems like a long time since the pandemic began. And now, as so much of life looks…
TikTok Influencers Missing Facts in Popular Health Videos
Nov. 4, 2022 – What good is health information on popular social media platforms like TikTok if it's misleading?Most of the popular videos about irritable bowel syndrome using the #IBS…
Simple Nose Swab Test Might Gauge Severity of Child’s RSV
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- While it isn't possible to tell parents how long their child will need to remain in intensive care with a…
Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Won’t Leave Smokers Agitated, Study Finds
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed limiting the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to minimally addictive levels, but…