August 16, 2024 by Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHearing loss is often thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated hearing loss can affect cognitive, social and physical health....
August 15, 2024 by Homa Warren, Baylor College of Medicine Credit: CC0 Public DomainA person can begin to lose their eyesight at any age, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of vision loss is important to their eye health. An ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine says noticing these signs is especially significant in young...
Written by Tracy Norfleet, MD, MBA, FACP, ABOM | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPublished on June 10, 2024 Key takeaways: People spend $4 billion worldwide on cough remedies. But there are natural ingredients that can help soothe a cough.Experts don’t recommend cough medicine for children younger than 4 years old. You can use natural...
Written by Kim Grundy, PT | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MDPublished on May 25, 2023 Key takeaways: IT band syndrome is a common cause of lateral (side) knee pain that often affects runners and cyclists.Treatment for IT band syndrome involves rest, stretches, hip-strengthening exercises, and ice to decrease inflammation.Be patient and consistent with your exercises,...
By Alexander Tin Edited By Paula Cohen August 14, 2024 / 3:16 PM EDT / CBS News A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests, with weekly reported cases now accelerating to the highest levels seen in the U.S. for years. At...
Written by Sandy P. Bonfin, PharmD, BCPS | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmDUpdated on June 5, 2024 Key takeaways: You can take most medications on the plane when you travel. But there are some exceptions. Depending on your destination, you may want to bring more medication than you expect to use during the trip. Keep...
August 15, 2024 by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Many people have lost unwanted pounds by using popular injectable weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. These drugs contain semaglutide, liraglutide or tirzepatide, which curb appetite and increase insulin sensitivity. Some studies show that you can lose up to...
August 15, 2024 by Rob Clancy, Hudson Institute of Medical Research Professor Vincent Harley. Credit: Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchBoy or girl? It’s not always as simple as that. Internationally renowned researcher into differences of sex development (DSDs), Professor Vincent Harley, introduces the topic and answers your questions—separating fact from fiction. Recent controversies in the...
Written by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmDUpdated on April 22, 2024 Key takeaways: If you’re feeling tired, it’s possible your medication is to blame. Common culprits include antihistamines, muscle relaxers, and benzodiazepines. Opioid pain medications commonly cause drowsiness, too.Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and antibiotics aren’t known to make you drowsy. But they both...
Written by Angela Haupt | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPublished on October 13, 2023 Key takeaways: Blood clots can happen anywhere in the body but are common in the legs. Clots can also break off and travel to the lungs.Risk factors for blood clots include surgery, sitting for a long time, and taking hormonal...
