Scientists Spot New Potential Risk Factor for Breast Cancer
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study has uncovered a possible risk factor for breast cancer that could help doctors more accurately weigh a woman’s chances of developing the disease.While it’s known that women with dense breast tissue h…
Learn MoreStruggles With COVID Left Many Americans With Medical Debt
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While COVID-19’s toll on health and wellness has been obvious, the virus has also hit people in the wallet.A new study links surviving COVID to financial challenges later, especially for folks who were hospitali…
Learn MoreSimilar to Humans, Sleep Is Altered for Dogs With Dementia
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Like people, man’s best friend can get dementia with aging.And these older dogs sleep less deeply when they develop the condition, just as people with Alzheimer’s disease do, according to research that included …
Learn MoreChild Drowning Tragedies Can Be Prevented
SUNDAY, April 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drowning isn’t always accompanied by the stereotypical flailing and cries for help.It can happen wherever there’s water, including streams, lakes, water parks, bathtubs and even toilets.It’s also often preven…
Learn MoreHow to Ease Back Into Exercise After Surgery
SATURDAY, April 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients who’ve had surgery should ease back into movement and exercise. These efforts may be small, but they’re better than nothing, according to one surgeon who emphasized the importance of listening to y…
Learn MoreNew COVID Drug Guards Against All Variants in People With Weak Immune Systems
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new antibody drug to help fight COVID-19 infection in immune-compromised people may be available by the end of the year. AstraZeneca said Thursday that its treatment, called AZD3152, appears to work in all …
Learn MoreLas siestas al mediodía y la salud: la duración de la siesta podría ser clave
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si tiene ganas de hacer la siesta, mejor que sea corta.Los investigadores encontraron que las siestas de 30 minutos o más en Murcia, una región de España, donde hacer la siesta es común, se vinculaban co…
Learn MoreCómo los anuncios de comida rápida manipulan sus emociones
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Esos anuncios de televisión de jugosas hamburguesas podrían desencadenar sus emociones, haciéndole creer que será más feliz si sale corriendo a comprarse una.Lamentablemente, un anuncio similar de una en…
Learn MoreUn medicamento inyectado para la diabetes también hace perder mucho peso, encuentra un estudio
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mientras más estadounidenses intentan obtener el medicamento recetado Wegovy en su batalla para perder una cantidad significativa de peso, un medicamento incluso más potente contra la obesidad está a pun…
Learn MoreLa tasa de fumar llega a mínimos históricos en EE. UU.
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menos adultos de EE. UU. están fumando cigarrillos, ya que las tasas se desplomaron de nuevo el año pasado, según las autoridades de salud federales.En total, 1 de cada 9 estadounidenses fumaron un cigar…
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