Some pharmacies are having difficulty filling prescriptions of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication Adderall, following a labor shortage at the medication’s biggest U.S. supplier.  Yet the Food and Drug Administration said that, based on its monitoring of the supply of ADHD medications from all manufacturers, no shortage has been detected overall.  […]

  During your pregnancy, you naturally want everything to go well. Yet, there are questions that cause you a lot of stress. Many mothers do not know exactly who the father of the child is. Especially if there are 2 alleged fathers involved, it can cause many problems. You want […]

Share on PinterestStatins can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. clubfoto/Getty Images Statins were first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1987. Updated guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggest that statins […]

For 9-year-old Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. How are you feeling?” a voice comes from her laptop. It asks her to choose an emoji that represents how she feels: Happy. Sad. Worried. Angry. Frustrated. Calm. […]

Share on PinterestA new study has identified changes in brain microstructures in women who experience racism. Image credit: mikroman6/Getty Images. A new study looks at the brains of Black women who reported having experiences with racial discrimination. The goal of the study was to determine whether racial discrimination could affect […]

Share on PinterestFoods that are rich in potassium may help offset the harm of excessive salt, a new study suggests. Image credit: Dina Issam/EyeEm/Getty Images. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Diets high in sodium increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. With […]

Share on PinterestThe WHO has declared monkeypox a global health emergency. How can a person prevent infection? Image credit: Al Diaz/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images. Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the recent monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency. There are more than 16,000 reported […]

New Jersey’s local and county health departments are community-based public health service and a first point of contact for questions about public health services or health conditions. Are you ready to stop?We can help. Latest health info from the federal government Recognizing the exemplary work being done to improve health […]

Fleeing threats in your home country, surviving a journey that few can imagine, then, finally, if you are lucky, reaching a country you hope will welcome you. This is the reality for many refugees. But what then? A new World Health Organization report has concluded that many migrants and refugees […]

“I think our unique contribution has been to use these very high-tech, expensive, state-of-the-art scientific measures to prove how powerful these very low-tech and low-cost interventions can be,” said Ornish, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. “What’s good for your heart is good for your […]

By By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A service dog can lower the severity of a U.S. military veteran’s post-traumatic stress disorder, according to past research. Hoping to learn more about this therapeutic bond, researchers worked with 82 vets and their […]

Aegerter was going for a record-breaking 10th consecutive victory in the primary support series for the World Superbike Championship, having been unbeaten since the second race of the season opener at Aragon. But the Swiss rider was unlucky to be caught in a five-rider pile-up triggered by Puccetti Kawasaki rider […]