1 in Every 36 U.S. 8-Year-Olds Has Autism
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More American children have autism than previously thought, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.It also finds that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed diagnosis for many, which could have …
Learn MoreDrug Shortages Rose by 30% in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans are facing shortages of drugs critical for cancer treatment, breathing problems and more — shortages that increased nearly 30% between 2021 and 2022, a new report shows.The report, commissioned by…
Learn MoreGlobal Review Finds Vaccination Cuts Odds of Long COVID in Half
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A review of studies from around the world finds that getting vaccinated halves the risk of long COVID-19.For the review, a team led by researchers from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom lo…
Learn MoreFeds Propose Overhaul of U.S. Organ Transplant System
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A single nonprofit has what amounts to a monopoly over all organ transplants performed in the United States, but the federal government said Wednesday that it plans to change that. The Health Resources and …
Learn MoreLiving Near Noisy Roads Can Raise Your Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — That road noise outside your window could be wreaking havoc on your blood pressure.A new study published March 22 in JACC: Advances found that the roaring engines, blaring horns and wailing sirens can thems…
Learn MoreNew Parasite Is Killing Sea Otters, and Might Pose Threat to People
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A rare strain of the parasite Toxoplasma has killed four sea otters along the California coast, raising concerns about a potential public health risk. “The appearance of this lethal type of Toxoplasma in co…
Learn MoreWhen Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The death of a parent is heartbreaking for a child or teenager, and those who experience it are known to be at an increased risk for depression and other mental health issues later in life.But a new study …
Learn MoreEl delirio postoperatorio podría ser señal de un deterioro mental más rápido
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores con frecuencia desarrollan delirio después de una cirugía, y una nueva investigación encuentra que se asocia con una ritmo más rápido de deterioro mental.El estudio resalta la importa…
Learn MoreUna escasez de un fármaco hace que muchos con un cáncer de próstata avanzado no reciban tratamiento
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una escasez actual de un medicamento para los hombres con un cáncer de próstata avanzado está haciendo que algunos pacientes no reciban un tratamiento con el potencial de alargar sus vidas durante meses….
Learn MoreLos pacientes desean acceso a los resultados de las pruebas médicas, sean buenas o malas noticias
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando se esperan los resultados de las pruebas médicas, los días pueden parecer interminables.En una nueva encuesta, los pacientes afirmaron de forma abrumadora que les gustaría tener sus resultados de …
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