Psilocybin May Help Some Who Battle Anorexia
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — One dose of the hallucinogenic ingredient in “magic mushrooms” may help some people with anorexia move past their preoccupation with body image, an early study suggests.The study, of just 10 women with anorexi…
Learn MoreCould Cold Air Help Settle a Case of Croup? New Study Says Yes
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pediatricians have suspected it for years, and now a new study may be proving them right: Cold air really can help ease children’s croup symptoms.Croup is a common childhood illness that usually starts as an o…
Learn MoreNew Ultrasound Patch Spots Tiny Breast Abnormalities in Early Trial
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that might eventually allow women to monitor themselves for early signs of breast cancer in the comfort of their home. The achievement, reported July 28 in…
Learn MoreDaily Baby Aspirin Raises Odds for Brain Bleeds, With No Lowering of Stroke Risk
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For years, older adults took a baby aspirin a day to help ward off a first-time heart attack or stroke. Now yet another study is showing the risks are not worth it for most.Specifically, researchers found th…
Learn MoreProbiotics Are Good for More Than Your Gut
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many people turn to probiotics for their digestive woes, but a preliminary study suggests that what’s good for gut may also be good for the aging brain.The study involved older adults with mild cognitive impai…
Learn MoreOlive Oil a Powerful Prescription Against Dementia
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, found that olive oil lov…
Learn MoreOlive Oil a Powerful Prescription Against Dementia
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, found that olive oil lov…
Learn More1 in 5 Kids Had Long COVID Symptoms Months After Infection
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Close to one-fifth of kids with COVID-19 may still have lingering symptoms months after their initial infection, new research finds.The review, of 31 international studies, found that over 16% of children and …
Learn MoreConstipation May Be a Marker for Dementia Risk
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers found that among more than 110,000 middle-aged an…
Learn MoreAI Came Close to Residents, Medical Students With Clinical Reasoning in Studies
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — ChatGPT may have some of the reasoning skills doctors need to diagnose and treat health problems, a pair of studies suggests — though no one is predicting that chatbots will replace humans in lab coats.In o…
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