‘Time Is Brain’: More Americans Waiting Longer for Best Care After Stroke
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When people suffering a stroke need a transfer to another hospital, time is of the essence. But a new study finds that most Americans in that situation face delays.The study, published recently in the Journal …
Learn More‘Magic Mushroom’ Drug Psilocybin Shows Early Promise in Easing Migraines
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic” mushrooms, is getting renewed interest as a potential treatment for various health conditions. Now, a new research review argues that migraines should be added to t…
Learn MoreDrinking, Often Heavy, Is Common Among Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans diagnosed with cancer continue to drink alcohol regularly — sometimes heavily and sometimes during treatment, a new study shows.The study, of over 15,000 U.S. cancer survivors, found that 78% we…
Learn MoreCould Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who use certain heartburn medications for years may have a heightened risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.The study, published Aug. 9 in the journal Neurology, is the latest to poi…
Learn MoreStress, Depression Won’t Raise Your Odds for Cancer: Study
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A large new study challenges the long-held idea that depression makes people more vulnerable to cancer, finding no association between the mental health condition and most types of cancer.The study, of more …
Learn MoreMenstrual Discs Could Help Women With Heavy Periods, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women with heavy periods, some newer menstrual products may offer more security than old-fashioned pads and tampons.That’s among the findings of a new study that tested the absorbency levels of a range of …
Learn MoreSome Schools Respond to Child Obesity by Focusing on Water
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, a new study is pointing to a way to help school kids maintain a healthier weight: clean, accessible drinking water.The decidedly low-tech solution emerged in a stud…
Learn MoreFoods High in Added Sugars Might Raise Your Odds for Kidney Stones
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is a long list of reasons to avoid high-sugar foods, and a new study may be adding one more: kidney stones.Researchers found that among over 28,000 U.S. adults, those with a lot of added sugars in their d…
Learn MoreResearchers Explore New Nonaddictive Means of Fighting Pain
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research shows that an experimental drug fine-tuned to a specific pain pathway can ease post-surgery aches, a finding that may eventually offer an alternative to highly addictive opioids.The pill, known f…
Learn MoreStatins’ Effectiveness May Rise With Patient Age: Study
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Elderly adults who start on a statin may see an even bigger drop in their “bad” cholesterol levels than their younger counterparts do, a new study suggests.The study, of nearly 84,000 Danish patients, found th…
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