There are shortages of liquid medications for children, such as children’s Tylenol. Illnesses like RSV, influenza and COVID-19 prevent suppliers from meeting demand. Parents should never give aspirin to children under 18 to treat symptoms. Loading Something is loading. Thank you for your registration! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. …
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64% of people report experiencing depression or anxiety during the Christmas holidays. It can be the most wonderful and stressful time of the year. “This expectation of everything comes together,” said Roger Williams, executive director of the Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center. “Nothing against Hallmark movies, but …
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Nearly one in seven older adults will die within a year of major surgery, according to a major new study that sheds light on the risks older people face when undergoing invasive procedures. Older patients with probable dementia (33% die within a year) and frailty (28%), as well as those undergoing emergency surgery (22%), are …
Comment this story Comment Q: How do I know if my salad is really healthy? What ingredients should I add to my salads and which should I avoid? A: Salad is generally a healthy food, but only if you add the right combination of ingredients and avoid store-bought bottled dressing. To prepare a good salad, …
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Comment this story Comment Q: Who will lecanemab, an experimental Alzheimer’s drug that has been shown to moderately slow the effects of the disease, help? Is it safe? Is there reason to be hopeful about the future of dementia/Alzheimer’s therapy? A: My father passed away last year from Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, I well …
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Comment this story Comment Dear Sahaj: My immigrant parents are my best friends. They have sacrificed so much for me – leaving friends and family behind to start over in a new country, then working to the core for years to build a comfortable, financially secure life for me and my brother. They gave me …
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