Marijuana-Linked ER Visits by Seniors Are Rising
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research out of California finds seniors are being treated in emergency rooms in significantly higher numbers for adverse side effects from cannabis consumption.Researchers from the University of Californi…
Learn MoreVA Announces Plan to Give Free Care to Any Vet in Suicide Crisis
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While U.S. veterans are already eligible for emergency suicidal crisis care, starting Tuesday they can get it for free.Care available at any VA facility or any private facility will include up to 30 days of in…
Learn MoreHoliday Gatherings Didn’t Trigger Spike in Respiratory Illnesses: CDC
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Going into the holiday season, many public health experts feared a “tripledemic” of flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases.New government data now shows that didn’t happen.Reports of flu-like illness are down for the sixt…
Learn MoreWhen States Legalize Marijuana, Teens’ Asthma Rates Rise
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cannabis use in U.S. states where recreational use is legal could be contributing to children’s asthma, according to new research.A study found increases in asthma in teens where cannabis is legal, compared to…
Learn MoreGun Deaths to Kids Are Rising in Pandemic, U.S. Hospital Study Shows
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If a study conducted at one St. Louis hospital is a good indicator, the COVID pandemic is tied to a surge in childhood injuries and deaths due to firearms. Black children and those in low-income households wer…
Learn MoreExpecting? Stay Heart-Healthy for You and Your Baby
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips.”Pregnancy is often a pivotal time in a woman’s lif…
Learn MoreDon’t Ignore Your Acid Reflux, Expert Warns
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you have frequent heartburn or think you may have acid reflux disease, see an expert before you suffer serious complications, one expert warns.”Gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD] is when you get acid an…
Learn MoreWhat Are Hernias, and How Are They Treated?
SUNDAY, Jan. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Moving a heavy object or even coughing can result in a medical condition known as a hernia.While it’s common, many people don’t know what a hernia is, according to an expert at Penn State Health, who offered d…
Learn MoreSeniors, Make This Winter an Active & Healthy One
SATURDAY, Jan. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Winter may feel like a time for hibernation, but it’s important for seniors to safely keep up their hobbies and physical activity in the cold weather. “It’s important to get outside as much as possible, whet…
Learn MoreLevante pesas para perder peso
JUEVES, 12 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si ve a un fisiculturista lleno de grandes músculos, quizá no le parezca que se puede perder peso levantando pesas. Pero las primeras impresiones pueden engañar.Al contrario, señalan los expertos, desarr…
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