Radiologists’ Group Pushes for Breast Cancer Risk ‘Assessment’ by Age 25
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While the typical recommendation is for women to start getting mammograms at age 40, the American College of Radiology has released new guidelines that call for all women to have a breast cancer risk assessmen…
Learn MoreHow Fibroids, Endometriosis Affect a Woman’s Odds for Ovarian Cancer
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having uterine fibroids or endometriosis can increase a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer, but a new study finds that a hysterectomy can lower that risk for both Black and white women with fibroids.“Co…
Learn MoreIn Poorer Households, Quitting Smoking May Help Boost Food Supply
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Quitting smoking may leave you with more money for food.Having a tobacco smoker quit is not just a boon to lung health. In poorer families, it can also help prevent hunger, according to new research from the U…
Learn MoreDangerous Infections in ‘Preemie’ Babies May Begin in the Gut
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About half of extremely preterm babies have at least one life-threatening bacterial infection in their bloodstream after 72 hours of life. Now, new research points to the babies’ own gut microbiomes as the sou…
Learn MoreClocks Forward, Clocks Back: How Does Your Sleep Suffer?
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Changing the clocks every spring and fall might seem challenging, but a new study reveals that only one of those changes had a tendency to increase sleep disorders.The transition from daylight saving time to s…
Learn MoreCon el fin de la emergencia, EE. UU. eliminará la mayoría de órdenes sobre vacunas de COVID la próxima semana
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La administración de Biden anunció el lunes que levantará la mayoría de las órdenes federales de obligatoriedad de las vacunas contra la COVID la próxima semana, mientras que la emergencia de salud pública…
Learn More¿Tarda más en realizar las tareas? Podría ser señal de riesgo de demencia
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Se da por sentado que los adultos mayores se vuelven más lentos físicamente a medida que envejecen, pero esto podría ser una señal no solo de pérdida de la fuerza muscular, sugiere un nuevo estudio. En alg…
Learn MoreEl Cirujano General de EE. UU. anuncia un plan nacional para combatir la ‘epidemia de soledad’
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El Cirujano General de EE. UU., el Dr. Vivek Murthy, le declaró la guerra a lo que denomina la “epidemia de soledad” en Estados Unidos.Murthy anunció una “Estrategia nacional para promover la conexión soci…
Learn MoreVermont abre sus leyes de suicidio asistido a los residentes de otros estados
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas de cualquier estado que buscan un suicidio con asistencia médica pueden ahora obtenerlo en Vermont. El estado es el primero que permite a las personas de otros estados con enfermedades termina…
Learn MoreMaria Menounos Reveals Battle Against Stage 2 Pancreatic Cancer
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Celebrity host Maria Menounos, who will become a mother this summer, revealed this week that she recently underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer.The podcast host was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer …
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