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Prescription Health: More children being hospitalized after consuming cannabis products
Posted 5:40 PM 11/21/2024 by Naomi De Lucia
The number of children sent to the E.R. for marijuana poisoning has increased by over 1,000%.
In the state of Maine, a new record was set for the amount of children accidentally consuming cannabis products.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says marijuana products that are designed (More)
11/19/2024
San Isidro man undergoing DHR Health clinical trial for new lung cancer treatment
Posted 9:07 PM 11/20/2024 by Bella Michaels
For nearly a month, a 72-year-old San Isidro man has been battling an aggressive form of lung cancer.
Omar Lopez has small-cell lung cancer, which has a poor prognosis. He said he’s been a smoker for over 30 years, and he didn’t experience any symptoms prior to the (More)
11/18/2024
Prescription Health: New studies question the benefits of daily aspirin
Posted 6:12 PM 11/19/2024 by Naomi De Lucia
Every 33 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies from heart disease.
"In those patients, it's always been assumed that aspirin is beneficial, and it's widely recommended,” Anthony Barvy, an interventional cardiologist at the University of Florida, said.
Aspirin’s blood (More)
11/17/2024
Medical Breakthroughs: Ultrasound device helping relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Posted 2:24 PM 11/18/2024 by Naomi De Lucia
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that impacts a million people living in the United States today.
One of the most noticeable symptoms — the tremors — can be weakening.
To control these tremors, doctors use deep brain stimulation that uses (More)
11/14/2024
Medical Breakthroughs: Boy receives life-changing intestinal transplant
Posted 10:57 AM 11/15/2024 by Naomi De Lucia
A boy getting a life-changing surgery is now recovering from a rare condition called Short Bowel Syndrome.
Jah'seki Cathey, 10, knows it's never too soon to get ready for his big league dreams of playing both football and baseball.
While pro-football and baseball may be a long way (More)