Utah Becomes First State to Ban Transgender Health Care for Minors
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Transgender youth in Utah are now blocked from receiving gender-affirming surgery and hormone therapy after Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill Saturday that largely bans such care for youth.Cox said that the ban w…
Learn MoreHow Many Daily Steps Do You Need to Lose Weight?
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s clear that staying active is key to being healthy, and fitness trackers and smartwatches have become popular tools for tracking activity.But just how many steps does someone need to take to lose weight? T…
Learn MoreStep Up! Here’s How to Start a Healthy Walking Habit
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Starting a walking routine is simple because it requires so little: comfortable, supportive walking shoes and your own two feet. Unlike gym workouts, the initial expense is small and the schedule is flexible. …
Learn More1 in 8 Older Americans May Be ‘Junk Food Addicts,’ Poll Finds
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It may be that as many as 13% of older adults are addicted to highly processed comfort foods, a new survey finds.Craving cookies, chips, packaged snacks and soda was seen in adults aged 50 to 80, according to …
Learn MoreMedicare Will Save U.S. Billions Negotiating Drug Prices
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. government could save billions every year once Medicare begins negotiating drug prices in 2026, new research suggests.The Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress last year allows Medicare to bargai…
Learn MoreTroubling Signs TB Is Gaining Resistance Against Combo Antibiotics
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New drugs may be needed to fight the deadliest form of tuberculosis, because it may no longer respond to current treatments.An animal study by Johns Hopkins University researchers found that an approved antibi…
Learn MoreFear of Public Spaces Is Common in People With Epilepsy
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many adults with epilepsy have agoraphobia, or a fear of public places, new research suggests. That impacts quality of life and is something doctors should include in other screening that looks for anxiety or …
Learn MoreGum Disease Treatments Lose Their Punch in Heavy Smokers
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Treatments for gum disease may have little benefit for heavy smokers, new research shows.The study findings suggest the need to rethink treatment of the common gum disease periodontitis, according to researche…
Learn MoreSilent Killer: Shield Your Family From Carbon Monoxide
SUNDAY, Jan. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Carbon monoxide is a silent, odorless killer, but even during winter heating season, it’s possible to stay safe.This dangerous gas is produced when fuels burn incompletely.This can happen in furnaces, both gas…
Learn MoreWhat Is Heartworm and How Can You Protect Your Pet From It?
SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s possible to prevent heartworms in many of your furry friends — dogs, cats and ferrets, specifically.Heading off a severe and sometimes deadly illness simply requires regular, year-round preventive treat…
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