Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.Asian or Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic children had higher rates, the stud…
Learn MoreDepression Ups Odds for a Stroke
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In yet another example of the mind-body connection, people with depression symptoms may face an increased risk of having a stroke, as well as a worse recovery afterwards. A new international study, published…
Learn MoreCOVID’s Toll on Mental Health May Have Been Exaggerated: Study
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new review of 137 studies from around the world has found that, despite dramatic stories about COVID-19’s impact on mental health, the psychological fallout from the pandemic has been less intense than tho…
Learn MorePoll Finds Strong Links Between Depression and Lack of Sleep
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new poll on sleep and mental health has found that more than 90% of adults who reported they get good sleep were also free of depressive symptoms. In its annual poll, the nonprofit National Sleep Foundatio…
Learn MoreUn sensor adhesivo podría advertir de las complicaciones de la insuficiencia cardiaca
MARTES, 7 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un sensor adhesivo podría ayudar a mantener a las personas con insuficiencia cardiaca fuera del hospital, sugiere una investigación reciente.Los investigadores encontraron que, cuando los médicos tenían i…
Learn MoreDestacar el vínculo entre la gripe y los problemas cardiacos puede convencer a la gente de vacunarse
MARTES, 7 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La gripe acaba con las vidas de más de 500,000 personas cada año en todo el mundo, y conduce a problemas cardiacos en muchas más. Publicitar estos problemas cardiacos potenciales podría animar a las perso…
Learn MoreCasi ningún lugar del mundo está libre de contaminación atmosférica
MARTES, 7 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio es suficiente para quitarle el aliento: encontró que casi ningún lugar de la Tierra está libre de aire contaminado.El estudio “provee una profunda comprensión sobre el estado actual de la…
Learn MoreWider Supply of Opioid Antidote Naloxone Won’t Encourage Heroin Use: Study
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Contrary to concerns, wider availability of naloxone treatment is not increasing heroin use among U.S. teens, new research finds.Naloxone (Narcan) quickly reverses an overdose from opioids like heroin, fent…
Learn MorePreterm Birth Drug Pulled From Market Over Lack of Effectiveness
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women will no longer have any drug to prevent preterm birth after the maker of the only available treatment announced Tuesday that it will withdraw its product, Makena, from the market.Covis Pharma…
Learn MoreWhat an Expert Says About Taking Magnesium for Sleep
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When people struggle to fall asleep, it’s no surprise they seek solutions. Options can range from prescription medications to sleep therapy, good habits and an abundance of supplements. Taking magnesium for…
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