Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Triggers Air Alerts in Colorado, Montana
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Two western U.S. states issued air quality alerts over the weekend as heavy smoke from fires blazing in Canada drifted south.Both Colorado and Montana experienced air quality issues because of dozens of Canadian…
Learn MorePregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Stroke Risk for Women
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women who’ve had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows. Moreover, these strokes may occur at a relatively earl…
Learn MoreMedicare’s Coverage of Methadone Could Help Get People Off Opioids
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When Medicare expanded coverage for methadone, more people used this treatment for opioid use disorder, a new study shows.Use rose sharply but did not displace other opioid treatments such as buprenorphine, acc…
Learn MoreStudy Shows Powerful New Target to Saving Lives From COPD
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers may have found a new target in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms that could potentially save more lives.The study focused on mucus plugs, which clog airways in the lungs of many …
Learn MoreNew Moms Breastfed Longer During Pandemic
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelter-in-place orders were ongoing, new moms tended to breastfeed their babies about two weeks longer than usual, new research shows.“Stay-at-home policies enabled parents…
Learn MoreHurricane Season Starts June 1. Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Dangers
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Atlantic hurricane season in the United States starts June 1, and some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.“Hurricanes and major storms in the U.S. …
Learn MoreWhat Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
SUNDAY, May 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Men and women can experience a variety of issues related to problems in what’s called the pelvic floor, the network of muscles and ligaments around the pelvis. Fortunately, strengthening therapy can get these p…
Learn MoreWhy Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea
SATURDAY, May 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Need an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.Outdoor play is good for physical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according to the American Academy of…
Learn MoreEl virus de la viruela símica se puede replicar durante días en las superficies, según un estudio
JUEVES, 18 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La mayoría de los casos de viruela símica se propagan a través del contacto de piel con piel, pero es posible contraer el virus mediante el contacto con una superficie contaminada en una vivienda o en una…
Learn MoreUn panel de la FDA votará sobre la primera vacuna contra el VSR en el embarazo para proteger a los bebés
JUEVES, 18 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un panel de asesores de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. está evaluando la primera vacuna contra el VSR diseñada para proteger a los bebés.Un comité de expertos independiente…
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