Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Decline in Thinking in Late-Stage Trial
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Another experimental drug meant for Alzheimer’s disease looks so promising that drugmaker Eli Lilly plans to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for full approval by the end of June. Known as donanemab,…
Learn MoreSpring, Summer Is Peak Time for Dogs Biting Kids
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the spring and summer, everyone races outside with their dogs to enjoy the warmer weather, but a new study suggests there is a downside to that.More children are bitten by dogs in those months, according t…
Learn MoreIn Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Half of U.S. parents think social media is bad for their kids’ mental health, a new survey reveals. The finding highlights growing concerns about how these platforms affect children’s and adolescents’ well-be…
Learn MoreLiving Near an Airport Could Mess With Your Sleep
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Add airplane noise to the list of issues keeping people up at night, at least for those who live near U.S. airports.Researchers found that exposure to airplane sounds — even at moderate levels — increased t…
Learn MoreState Anti-Poverty Programs Help Kids’ Brains Stay Healthy
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In U.S. states that provide financial assistance for low-income families, the difference is evident in children’s brains, researchers report. Their study found disparities in brain structure between children …
Learn MoreWeb Searches for Abortion-Linked Terms Soared After Roe v. Wade Overturned
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a woman’s constitutional right to abortion in June, internet searches for information related to abortion and contraception surged.Searches for abortion-related terms i…
Learn MoreEl gobierno federal dice que dos hospitales de EE. UU. que denegaron un aborto de emergencia violaron la ley
LUNES, 1 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Denegar a una mujer un aborto de emergencia y poner su vida en riesgo violó la ley federal de EE. UU., plantea una investigación del gobierno federal.A la mujer, que entro en trabajo de parto prematuro cuan…
Learn MoreUnos científicos detectan un nuevo factor de riesgo potencial del cáncer de mama
LUNES, 1 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio descubrió un factor de riesgo posible del cáncer de mama, que podría ayudar a los médicos a sopesar con una mayor precisión las probabilidades de una mujer de desarrollar la enfermedad.Aunq…
Learn MoreLas dificultades por la COVID dejaron a muchos con deudas médicas en EE. UU.
LUNES, 1 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aunque el precio que la COVID-19 se ha cobrado en la salud y el bienestar ha sido obvio, el virus también ha afectado al bolsillo de las personas.Un nuevo estudio vincula sobrevivir a la COVID con dificulta…
Learn MoreGeneral Mills retira harina debido a preocupaciones sobre la salmonela
LUNES, 1 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — General Mills retiró cuatro variedades de su harina Gold Medal debido a preocupaciones sobre una contaminación potencial con salmonela.La harina retirada tenía unas fechas de caducidad del 27 de marzo de 20…
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