Bogus Treatments Common For People With Vision Loss
TUESDAY, Sept 29, 2026 — Many people with poor vision have paid almost $13,300 for what later turned out to be bogus treatments, a new…
U.S. Could Face Major Surgeon Shortage
TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026 — Rural Americans will be hit hardest by a projected nationwide shortfall of 28,000 surgeons by 2038, a new report warns.Specialties…
Nasal Spray Eases Pain Quickly For Kids Treated In ER
TUESDAY, Sept 29, 2026 — A quick spritz to the nose could bring rapid pain relief to injured kids cared for in emergency rooms, new…
Risk Of Death, Major Disease High Following Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
MONDAY, Sept 28, 2026 — Type 2 diabetes dramatically increases a person’s short-term risk of death or life-threatening illness, a new study says.Within five years…
1 In 5 Seniors At Risk For Dangerous Drug Interactions
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 — More than 1 in 5 seniors are at risk for a potentially dangerous drug interaction from the medications they’ve been…
Exercise A Solid Prescription For Pain, Review Reports
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 — Exercise is not first on the list for folks with throbbing knee pain from arthritis or a blinding migraine headache…
Eliminating Ultra-Processed Food From School Cafeterias Will Be Costly, Complicated, Study Warns
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 — It will be far from cheap or easy to eliminate ultra-processed foods from school cafeterias, a new study warns.California’s public…
Abortion Is On The Ballot Again As Post-Roe Policies Continue To Evolve
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 (HealthDay) — After Missouri voters added abortion protections to the state constitution in 2024, Kelly McCoomb decided to keep her yard…
Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement, linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A large health-record analysis found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia. Lab experiments suggest…
Atrial fibrillation patients saw 69% lower risk with common blood thinners
Direct oral anticoagulants cut the risk of serious clinical events by 69% in atrial fibrillation patients with an intermediate risk of stroke, according to the…