‘Toxic Fandom:’ When Your Child’s Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s not new for young people to develop an interest in their favorite pop singer or actor, but it can be problematic if that adoration turns toxic. It’s easier than ever to get lost in a celebrity’s carefu…
Learn MoreUno de cada 5 adultos estadounidenses afirma que un pariente murió por un arma de fuego
MARTES, 11 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Casi un 20 por ciento de la población estadounidense tiene un pariente que murió a causa de un arma de fuego, lo que incluye al suicidio, y 1 de cada 6 ha sido testigo de un tiroteo, encontró una nueva e…
Learn MoreBiden firma la ley que da por finalizada la emergencia nacional por la COVID
MARTES, 11 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las emergencias nacional y de salud pública por la COVID-19 finalizaron oficialmente el lunes, después de que el presidente Joe Biden firmara una ley respaldada por los republicanos para finalizar la eme…
Learn MoreContinúa el aumento de las ETS en EE. UU.
MARTES, 11 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) se están disparando en Estados Unidos, y se han observado aumentos notables en los conteos de casos de la sífilis, la gonorrea y la clamidia.En general, las IT…
Learn MoreFeds to Toughen Rules on Privacy Around Abortion, Contraceptive Services
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. officials said Wednesday that they plan to strengthen existing privacy rules to prevent the sharing of private legal reproductive health care information for use in investigations and prosecutions aga…
Learn MoreMix of Vet Tranquilizer, Fentanyl an ‘Emerging Threat,’ U.S. Officials Warn
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. officials are intensifying efforts to crack down on illicit use of the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine, which can cause painful and deadly side effects in humans.The drug, when mixed with the opioid …
Learn MoreRehab Care for Opioid Addiction Often Tough to Find: Study
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis, yet new research shows that only about 7% of Americans on Medicaid who have opioid use disorder receive residential treatment. This means that many p…
Learn MoreHigh Blood Pressure in 30s, Worse Brain Health by 70s?
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Be forewarned: High blood pressure in your 30s may lead to poorer brain health in your 70s.A new study suggests that treating the condition in young and middle-aged adults may help prevent dementia and Alz…
Learn MoreEPA Proposes Limits on Dangerous Chemical Used by Medical Sterilization Plants
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the use of a chemical used to clean medical equipment in sterilizing plants because it also raises cancer risks for workers.The agency plans …
Learn MoreDo City Lights Mean More Mosquito Bites?
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mosquitoes appear to be affected by artificial light at night, but whether that’s a good or bad thing is an open question.New research finds that urban light pollution may disrupt the winter dormancy perio…
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