Ovary Removal When Young Could Raise Parkinson’s Risk
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.This may owe to the sudden loss of estrogen and…
Learn MoreLoud Incubators Might Damage Preemie Babies’ Hearing
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While an incubator can save the life of a premature baby, it may be contributing to hearing loss in these vulnerable infants.A new study published March 27 in Frontiers in Pediatrics assessed the sounds in th…
Learn MoreEarly Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs
SUNDAY, March 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can’t tell their parents or doctors exactly what’s wrong.About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids is born with permanent hearin…
Learn MoreGambling: When Does Play Become Addiction?
SATURDAY, March 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While some gamble socially and others do it for a living, it’s a serious addiction for those who have an uncontrollable urge to keep going at the risk of losing everything.“In our brain, the centers involve…
Learn MoreUna revisión global encuentra que la vacunación reduce a la mitad las probabilidades de COVID prolongada
JUEVES, 23 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una revisión de estudios de todo el mundo encuentra que vacunarse reduce el riesgo de COVID-19 prolongada a la mitad.En la revisión, un equipo liderado por investigadores de la Universidad de East Anglia…
Learn MoreUno de cada 36 niños de 8 años de EE. UU. tiene autismo
JUEVES, 23 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Más niños estadounidenses tienen autismo de lo que se pensaba, informan los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) de EE. UU.También encuentran que la pandemia de COVID-19 retrasó …
Learn MoreLos casos de tuberculosis aumentaron en EE. UU. en 2022, según los CDC
JUEVES, 23 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los casos de tuberculosis (TB) aumentaron de nuevo en 2022, anunciaron el jueves las autoridades de salud de EE. UU.Aun así, el aumento de un 5 por ciento, que equivalió a 8,300 casos, no alcanzó a los n…
Learn MoreCaregiving for Someone After a Stroke
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a relief that they survived and are getting good care.But recovery can take time for the patient. Making sure they get the care they need can be a challenge for th…
Learn MoreParts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in patients’ bodies.Previ…
Learn MoreSen. John Fetterman Improving, Though Timing on Return to Work Still Unclear
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Sen. John Fetterman, who checked himself into Walter Reed Hospital for depression five weeks ago, should be back at work soon, his aide said Thursday.The Pennsylvania senator suffered a stroke last May that ne…
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