Tight Control of High Blood Pressure Brings Big Brain Benefits
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maintaining tight control of your blood pressure could help your brain, potentially reducing your risk of stroke, a new study says.When blood pressure was intensively managed in adults over age 50, patient…
Learn MoreFDA Approves Drug for Rare Form of ALS
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a new drug for people who have a rare, inherited type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.The medication, tof…
Learn MoreUSDA Cracks Down on Salmonella in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to get tougher on Salmonella bacteria found in breaded, stuffed raw chicken products, the agency announced Tuesday. About 1.35 million people are infected with Salm…
Learn MoreCómo encontrar un ginecoobstetra
DOMINGO, 23 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Es importante encontrar el ginecoobstetra adecuado para que la oriente durante algunas de las mayores alegrías y los mayores problemas de la vida.Un ginecoobstetra trabaja con las mujeres durante la pla…
Learn MoreLa dieta de los deportistas podría influir en los patrones de sueño
LUNES, 24 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Necesita dormirse a tiempo? Lo que come podría hacer una diferencia, según un nuevo estudio.Los investigadores encontraron que los deportistas universitarios que comían más carbohidratos y vitaminas B12 …
Learn MoreLa falta de investigadoras podría significar menos participantes de sexo femenino en los estudios
LUNES, 24 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando los estudios sobre el ejercicio son dirigidos por hombres, con frecuencia las participantes de sexo femenino escasean.Aunque esta falta de representación de sujetos de estudio de sexo femenino se h…
Learn More¿Cuántas TC son seguras para los niños?
LUNES, 24 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Someterse a una sola tomografía computarizada (TC) durante la niñez no parece aumentar el riesgo de un niño de un tumor cerebral, leucemia o linfoma en el futuro, encuentra una nueva investigación, pero r…
Learn MoreCould Ear, Nose & Throat Issues Play a Role in Autism?
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have long tried to pinpoint a reason that some people have autism or autistic traits.A new study from the United Kingdom builds upon evidence about one potential factor, finding that young childr…
Learn MoreLots of Older Americans Would Like to Take Fewer Meds, Poll Finds
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that Americans over 50 are interested in cutting back on prescription medications, dovetailing with a movement toward “deprescribing.”About 67% said they would seek their doctor’s advice be…
Learn MoreRSV in Infancy Could Raise a Child’s Risk for Asthma
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Kids who were infected with respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, in their first year may be at greater risk for asthma, according to researchers.Their new study looked at the effects of RSV infe…
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