Category: Health

Editor’s note: See cold and flu activity in your location with the WebMD tracker. Dec. 12, 2022 – The number of Americans hospitalized because of the flu has hit the highest levels the country has seen in at least a decade, the CDC said Friday.  But the number of deaths and outpatient visits for flu […]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable neurological disease. No two people will have the same exact symptoms. When you have this chronic condition, symptoms can range from mild to severe. You could get problems such as fatigue and weakness, blurry vision, mood disorders, muscle spasms, or balance and focus issues. Depending on the type of […]

The holiday season is often full of good things – family get-togethers, gift-giving, delicious food, and festive decorations. Your pet can be part of the fun, but there are a few things you might need to do to keep them safe – because there’s nothing festive about an unplanned visit to the veterinarian. Kim Johnson, […]

Instead of climaxing, Eva* used to cry. From the first time she had intercourse, at 17, the buildup of emotion and sensation would often trigger a bout of tears. Other times, she felt as though orgasm was an almost-sneeze – “this very fast semi-climax, and then it was over. When I would hear about women […]

By Cara Murez  HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Before you toast the holiday season with too much alcohol, here’s a sobering thought. Folks who get injured severely enough while intoxicated to require hospital treatment are five times more likely to die in the coming year, according to new research published in […]

By Ernie Mundell  HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If someone is stricken with a blood cancer or life-threatening clot, they’ll probably fare better if they are white and wealthy, three new studies show.  The ongoing impact of patient race and income to medical outcomes was in the spotlight Saturday in New […]

Nov. 29, 2022 – Reports of respiratory illness continued to rise as the 2022-23 flu season maintained its early surge through mid-November, according to the CDC.  Nationally, 6% of all outpatient visits were because of flu or flu-like illness for the week of Nov. 13-19, up from 5.8% the previous week, the CDC’s Influenza Division […]

You know the drill: The “gimmes,” the sugar meltdowns, the “are we there yets?” At this time of year, many kids reach a high pitch of excitement and sometimes invent surprising new behaviors that require your best holiday parenting skills. “Parents should start with their own expectations,” says Susan Newman, PhD, a social psychology professor […]

Nov. 29, 2022 – Artificial intelligence could help improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical trials and drug development by overcoming some traditional human bias in these areas, but we’re not there yet, experts say. The technology could also assist doctors with data insights to make diagnosis and treatment more precise.  It starts with quality. […]

Nov. 30, 2022 – Amazon is encouraging patients to “skip the waiting room” with the launch of Amazon Clinic, a virtual health care service that aims to offer treatment for nearly 2 dozen common health conditions. Taking a step beyond a typical telehealth visit, the service promises personalized treatment with no appointments, video calls, or live […]