Dangerous Parasite That Can Infect People Now Found in U.S. Foxes
THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A rare parasitic disease that has long been documented in Europe seems to have taken root in the United States.Researchers in Vermont are reporting on two human cases of the disease, called alveolar echinoco…
Learn MoreCalifornia’s Plan to Make Low-Priced Insulin Could Be Example for Nation
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — California’s plan to manufacture its own insulin could be a huge money-saver for state residents with diabetes — and possibly be a model for other states, according to experts.Earlier this year, California…
Learn MoreIllinois Study Shows Big Jump in Suicide-Linked ER Visits by Teens
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Illinois has seen a recent surge in the number of kids arriving in the emergency room for suicidal thoughts — both during and shortly before the pandemic, according to a new study.Among kids ages 5 to 19, ER …
Learn MoreMore Teens Are Getting Weight Loss Surgery, If Families Can Afford It
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of U.S. teenagers are undergoing weight-loss surgery, but the figures suggest many still lack access to the procedures — especially underinsured Black and Hispanic kids.That’s the conclusion …
Learn MoreGrowing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age
THURSDAY, Nov. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Lead is known to damage young children’s brains, and a new study suggests the effects may still be apparent in old age.Researchers found that among nearly 1,100 older U.S. adults, those who grew up in cities…
Learn MoreTargeting Key Cells in Spinal Cord Got Paralyzed Patients Walking Again
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In an advance in treating spinal cord injuries, researchers have pinpointed nerve cells that are key to allowing people with paralysis to walk again.The findings come, in part, from nine patients involved in…
Learn MoreNew Drug Could Ease Parkinson’s-Related Constipation
TUESDAY, Nov. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An experimental drug may help people with Parkinson’s disease find relief from constant constipation — a common and troublesome feature of the disease.In a trial involving 150 people with Parkinson’s and chro…
Learn MoreScientists Use ‘Gentler’ Cell Transplants to Reverse Diabetes in Mice
TUESDAY, Nov. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have used a transplant procedure to apparently cure diabetes in lab mice, without the need for immune-suppressing drugs afterward.The success is a first step in developing a safer way to use cell tr…
Learn MoreOvary Removal Before Menopause Could Raise a Woman’s Odds for Parkinson’s
TUESDAY, Nov. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women who have both ovaries removed before menopause may have a heightened risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years later, a new study suggests.Looking at decades of data on more than 5,000 women, research…
Learn MoreHalf of Americans Over 50 Are Now Caregivers
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than half of Americans aged 50 and up are helping an older adult manage tasks ranging from household chores to care for medical conditions, a new national poll shows.Researchers said the findings highlig…
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