Reducing Home Hazards Cuts Seniors’ Risk of Falling
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, most of them in their own homes. But it’s possible to reduce those numbers by a quarter, according to a new study.Five steps can cut the risk of falls by 26%, …
Learn MoreNew Nasal Spray for Migraines Approved by FDA
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Migraine sufferers will soon have a new treatment option that works more quickly and may be safer for people at risk of heart attack or stroke. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer Inc.’s …
Learn MoreChest Scans for Respiratory Ills Can Also Spot Heart Trouble
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ordering special heart scans before a major surgery to gauge risks may be unnecessary, a new study suggests.Researchers found that surgeons can instead estimate patients’ risk of heart attack or death by revi…
Learn MoreCBD Oil Won’t Ease Pain After Kidney Stone Treatment
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An approved CBD oil product will, apparently, not be the solution for patients trying to reduce pain after kidney stone treatment, a randomized clinical trial suggests.”Urologists and patients alike are inter…
Learn MoreHow to Help Your Child Deal With Separation Anxiety
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – For some children, it can be hard when mom or dad leave them at daycare, school or even just with the other parent. It’s normal for small children to feel some separation anxiety. But it can be more concerning…
Learn MoreWhat Are Eating Disorders, and What Are the Signs?
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Eating disorders are on the rise, affecting about 30 million people worldwide, and they can be deadly.The causes are “like pieces of a puzzle,” according to Amy Ethridge, an occupational therapist and clinica…
Learn MoreParents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp
SUNDAY, March 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Planning for a safe summer camp experience requires some extra steps if your child has asthma or allergies.An allergy expert noted that it’s a huge concern for parents.“Most kids heading off to summer camp fo…
Learn MoreLas tasas de diabetes siguen en aumento entre los estadounidenses jóvenes
JUEVES, 9 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una preocupante nueva investigación encuentra que las tasas de diabetes tipo 1 y tipo 2 siguen en aumento entre los niños y los adultos jóvenes.Los niños asiáticos o de las Islas del Pacífico, los negros …
Learn MoreLa depresión aumenta el riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular
JUEVES, 9 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Otro ejemplo de la conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: las personas con síntomas de depresión quizá se enfrenten a un mayor riesgo de sufrir un accidente cerebrovascular (ACV), y además de una peor recup…
Learn More¿Tuvo fuertes efectos secundarios tras la vacuna contra la COVID? Eso podría ser bueno
JUEVES, 9 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Quizá los efectos secundarios de una vacuna contra la COVID-19 hayan hecho que se sienta mal uno o dos días, pero esto podría conllevar un beneficio adicional.Un nuevo estudio de trabajadores de atención …
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