In wave after deadly wave, COVID has claimed 1 million lives in the U.S.
Enlarge this image Nurse educator Katie Demelis and nurse manager Nydia White wrap the the body of a patient who died of COVID-19 at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in…
Patch to Warn of Drug Overdose in Development
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With the United States facing an epidemic of drug overdoses, researchers are developing a wearable patch that can detect…
FDA authorizes first COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11
Enlarge this image First grader Rihanna Chihuaque, 7, receives a COVID-19 vaccine at Arturo Velasquez Institute in Chicago last November. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images…
The 7-Hour Itch: 3 Women With Eczema Describe the Ways They Combat Nighttime Flare-Ups
If you have eczema, you know what it’s like – that frustrating struggle to catch some ZZZ’s. The problem is at once physical and emotional. “When my eczema is flared,…
A Mother’s Love: The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema
A loving mother wants, above all else, good health for her child. Imagine, then, the emotional impact of discovering that your baby has eczema, of wishing more than anything to…
FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula
Enlarge this image Baby formula has been in short supply in many stores around the U.S. for several months. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Parents…
Pregnant and Have IBD? A GI Doc’s Help Can Be Crucial
May 16, 2022 — When Lindsay S. learned she had inflammatory bowel disease at 24 years old, her first concern was how it might affect her plans to have a…
Our Brains Learn From Mistakes and Can Track Performance
May 16, 2022 – Our ability to learn new things and adjust our approach based on failure and success can be credited to a multi-tasking group of neurons, or messenger…
A substance found in young spinal fluid helps old mice remember
Enlarge this image The memory of aging mice improved when they received a substance found in the spinal fluid of young animals. ROBERT F. BUKATY/AP hide caption toggle caption ROBERT…