America’s Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween
SUNDAY, Oct. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As pint-size witches, ghosts and superheroes roam the streets on Halloween, it’s important for adults to keep their eyes on safety.“It’s always best for an adult to accompany young children when they trick-or-…
Learn MoreBest Foot Forward: Tips to Keeping Feet Healthy
SATURDAY, Oct. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people spend a lot of time on their feet, so it’s a good idea to take care of them.With proper care, you can minimize the stress your feet take on when holding you up and getting you around, an expert s…
Learn MoreMejor acceso a la atención médica ayuda a las personas con síndrome de Down a vivir más tiempo
VIERNES, 20 de Octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los estadounidenses con síndrome de Down tienen un apoyo vital en el seguro Medicaid, confirma una nueva investigación.Sin embargo, el programa de seguro financiado públicamente tendrá que responder a…
Learn MoreVivir solo aumenta el riesgo de cáncer de los estadounidenses en casi un tercio
VIERNES, 20 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que viven solas tienen un mayor riesgo de morir de cáncer, advierte un nuevo estudio.Los investigadores de la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer mostraron que los adultos estadounidenses que v…
Learn MoreAmazon probará drones para entregar medicamentos a tu puerta
VIERNES, 20 de Octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pronto, podrías salir a la entrada de tu casa y esperar que los medicamentos recetados te caigan del cielo.El miércoles, Amazon Pharmacy anunció que comenzará a probar la entrega rápida de medicamento…
Learn MoreLos adolescentes gays y lesbianas tienen el doble de probabilidades de padecer trastornos de atracón
VIERNES, 20 de Octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El estigma puede afectar a los adolescentes gays, lesbianas, y bisexuales, llevándolos a altas tasas de trastornos por atracón, dicen los investigadores.En comparación con sus compañeros no LGBTQ, los…
Learn MoreA New Dad’s Postpartum Depression Can Be Tough on His Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s well known that mothers can suffer postpartum depression, a condition that affects not only their well-being but also their child’s development.Now, new research finds that fathers can also experience dep…
Learn MoreCVS Pulling Popular Cold Meds From Shelves After Report Deems Them to Be Useless
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — CVS Health plans to pull cold medications that contain phenylephrine from its store shelves after federal regulators determined recently that the decongestant doesn’t work. Oral phenylephrine is an active ingr…
Learn MoreMom’s Curling Iron Can Be Big Burn Hazard for Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tens of thousands of U.S. children received burns over a decade from beauty devices found in many homes: curling irons.“Hair styling tools are a timeless piece of our everyday routine, helping to create the pi…
Learn MoreKids Still Getting Injured After Swallowing High-Powered Magnets
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Despite warnings and public education campaigns, kids continue to suffer injuries from swallowing small but strong magnets, according to a new study.Children are also inserting high-powered, rare-earth balls i…
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