Text Message Program Helps Teens at Risk for Suicide - HealthDay
WEBFRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Kids considering suicide after receiving mental health care at a hospital can be helped by automated text messages that help them feel hopeful and supported, a new study finds. Children receiving the texts as part of a program called Caring Contacts said they felt more positive after receiving the messages.
Study Tracks Masturbation Trends Among U.S. Teens - HealthDay
WEBAug 1, 2011 · For both sexes, the likelihood of engaging in masturbation appeared to increase with age. Among boys between the ages of 14 and 17 the percentage of those who had masturbated at least once rose from about 63 to 80 percent. Among girls, those figures were lower but still followed an upward slope, rising from about 43 percent to 58 percent across ...
How to Stop Stomach Pain From Ibuprofen & Other NSAIDs
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Consider medications that reduce stomach irritation such as misoprostol (Cytotec), or a proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), pantoprazole (Protonix), lansoprazole (Prevacid), or rabeprazole (AcipHex) Take NSAIDs with food or a glass of milk. Taking NSAIDs with a …
Unexplained Vomiting in a Child: A Doctor Offers Guidance
WEBSep 19, 2023 · Start by giving the fluid in small, frequent amounts. It may be helpful to give via syringe, dropper or teaspoon every few minutes. If a child vomits, wait 10 to 15 minutes before trying again. For children under 20 pounds, aim for 2 …
Bee Venom Therapy: Benefits, Safety, Side Effects & Drug
WEBSep 2, 2023 · Diarrhea. Sleepiness or fainting episodes. Low blood pressure. Anxiety or confusion. Low Dog advises allergy testing due to the potential for allergic reactions. Common side effects include redness and swelling. Given the experimental nature of bee venom treatment and limited research, careful consideration is wise.
FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis - HealthDay
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Anaphylaxis can be a life-threatening reaction to an allergen. The FDA has approved a nasal spray, neffy, as the first non-needle means of delivering rescue epinephrine during anaphylaxis. The spray is meant for adults and kids weighing over 66 pounds. FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People who are nervous about administering a rescue ...
Fentanyl: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
WEBSep 22, 2023 · According to the National Institute of Health, the normal IV dose for post-operative pain control is 50 to 100 mcg every 1 to 2 hours as needed. Fentanyl side effects: Side effects to report right away include: Skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. Slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, confusion ...
Vaping Raises Blood Clotting Risks, Harms Small Arteries: Study
WEBSep 07, 2021, 12:20 pm. TUESDAY, Sept. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Nicotine-laden e-cigarettes raise a user's risk of blood clots, damage small blood vessels and can also raise heart rate and blood pressure, a new study finds. The effects are similar to those caused by traditional cigarettes, and raise the concern that long-term vaping could ...
FDA Could OK Fall COVID Shots as Early as This Week - HealthDay
WEBTUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Updated shots you could use this fall to shield against COVID-19 infection may receive approval this week. Two sources familiar with the issue told CNN that updated mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer that target a variant of the virus called KP.2 could be greenlit as early as this week.
Blood Test Beats Doctors for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
WEBKey Takeaways. MONDAY, July 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new test gauging levels of key proteins in the blood was far more accurate than doctor assessments in spotting Alzheimer's disease in people with early-stage illness. The test, called APS2 (the amyloid probability score 2), was 91% accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer's in people with mild ...