By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Doctors could soon have a new tool to help diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A questionnaire called CAPTURE successfully identified almost half of clinical trial participants who…
Feb. 16, 2023 – Janet Shedd lost her youngest son to suicide 7 years ago. “Tom had suffered from depression for about 9 months. We had gotten counseling for him, and he had been taking medication. We thought things were…
Feb. 16, 2023 – Many people, including 20% of Americans ages 50 to 75, are behind on colorectal cancer screenings – even though do-it-yourself tests let you collect a sample easily and privately in your own home. One possible explanation: A…
What Are Allergy Shots? You probably take something to ease your seasonal allergy symptoms. Maybe you’re using more and more medicine over time, or it’s not working that well. You may be thinking about switching to immunotherapy to see if…
Shipping industries boomed during the pandemic. Without the protection of a gutted Environmental Protection Agency, communities next door are paying the price. https://img.webmd.com/vim/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/eia/port_pollution_eia/1800x1200_port_pollution_containers_eia.jpg 2023-02-17 06:46:18
Editor’s note: “Medical interpreter” generally refers to someone who interprets spoken language and “medical translator” generally refers to translating printed material, but people often use the terms interchangeably. The woman was understandably overwhelmed. On top of her cancer diagnosis, she…
Getting a plaque psoriasis diagnosis should be a pretty straightforward process. You see a dermatologist, who looks for the telltale scaly patches on your skin. But diagnosis may not be as direct or as easy for people of color. People…
Within the next 20 years, racial and ethnic minorities will make up more than half of the U.S. population. More diversity calls for a greater commitment by everyone to equity and inclusion in all areas of life. This is especially…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A brain-eating amoeba has killed a Florida man, state health officials reported. The man may have acquired this very rare infection after rinsing his sinuses with tap water,…
Feb. 3, 2023 – Good news for those of us with lower back pain: Muscle relaxants and common pain relievers provided relief from low back pain after a week of treatment, according to a new study of more than 3,000…
