Choosing the Best Sunscreen if You Have Lupus
Fun in the sun should always start with sunscreen, especially if you have lupus. Since the sun can cause lupus to flare up, either right away or days later, it’s…
What Is Harm Reduction for Opioid Addiction?
SOURCES: Addiction: “Rate of Detoxification Service Use and its Impact Among a Cohort of Supervised Injecting Facility Users.” American Addiction Centers: “Suboxone Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & Detox Treatment.” Caleb Blaschke,…
Weight-Loss Surgery May Greatly Lower Odds for Many Cancers
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dropping a load of pounds through weight-loss surgery can significantly decrease your risk of developing or dying from cancer,…
COVID Breakthrough Infections More Likely in People Living With HIV
By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even after vaccination, living with HIV ups the odds for COVID infection, new research shows. The study found that…
Moderna Finds ‘Robust Antibody Response’ in Omicron-Specific Booster
June 8, 2022 — Take that, Omicron. Results of a trial looking at a combination COVID-19 vaccine booster reveals a “robust antibody response” against the Omicron variant, vaccine manufacturer Moderna…
Getting Cancer Care in Rural America
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and are among the 1 in 5 Americans who live in a rural area, you may face challenges in getting the care you need…
Can You Breastfeed if You Have HIV?
Baby formula is recommended for moms living with HIV in the U.S. because of a slim chance that babies may contract HIV through breast milk. Women living with HIV who…
If Your Meds Make Your Skin More Sensitive to the Sun
You may know that taking some antibiotics and acne medicine can trigger skin sensitivity to the sun, but common over-the-counter meds like aspirin and antihistamines can also spark sunburns and…
If Your Meds Make Your Skin More Sensitive to the Sun
You may know that taking some antibiotics and acne medicine can trigger skin sensitivity to the sun, but common over-the-counter meds like aspirin and antihistamines can also spark sunburns and…
Rural Living Means Planning Ahead for Your Health Care
Many of the things that make rural living appealing to some – the remoteness, the absence of crowds, the simplicity – can make health care more difficult. Choices for doctors…