Most U.S. Kids Score Low on Heart Health
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Most U.S. children and adults have poor scores for heart health, according to a new assessment tool called “Life’s Essential 8.”Fewer than 30% of 2- to 19-year-olds had high scores for cardiovascular health on …
Learn MoreWhat Drives Doctors to Take Their Own Lives
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Doctor burnout and suicide are a growing concern, a new study finds.“We often overlook the physical health of our health care workers, but poor health can lead to difficulty performing tasks at work, which then…
Learn MoreScientists Track the Microbiomes of Stray & Pet Dogs Around the World
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Whether they’re household pets in South Africa, strays in India or living in rural Laos, dogs have similar microbes colonizing their digestive tracts.That’s the key takeaway from a new study that built upon ex…
Learn MoreVitamin D Deficiency Common in Young Black, Hispanic Americans
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D, the “Sunshine Vitamin,” boosts the immune system and helps prevent cancer, among other health benefits, but a significant number of Black and Hispanic teens have low levels of this nutrient, accordi…
Learn MoreRecent Monkeypox Symptoms Differ From Those of Prior Outbreaks
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The symptoms of patients with monkeypox in the United Kingdom differ from those in previous outbreaks of the virus, a new study shows.It said there have been fewer reports of fever and tiredness while reports of…
Learn MoreResearch Spots Gene That Raises Alzheimer’s Risk for Women
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Researchers studying genes involved in Alzheimer’s disease have identified a new gene, called MGMT, that increases risk for this common dementia in women.“This is one of a few and perhaps the strongest associati…
Learn MoreU.S. Maternal Deaths Spiked Upwards During Pandemic
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Death rates for U.S. pregnant women or those who had just delivered jumped sharply during the first year of the pandemic, new research shows. While U.S. death rates increased overall by 16% in 2020, for pregnan…
Learn MorePollutants in Soil Can Harm Your Heart
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While it’s more widely known that polluted air can harm human health, another danger may be lurking at your feet.New research shows that soil, too, can contain contaminants that can impact health. These include…
Learn MoreLoved One With Alzheimer’s? Make This July 4 ‘Dementia Friendly’
SUNDAY, July 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A holiday filled with loud noises can be upsetting for people who have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, but it’s possible to create a Fourth of July celebration that works for everyone.”Being proactive,…
Learn MoreProtect Your Hearing This July 4th
SATURDAY, July 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) – While fireworks may be bright and beautiful, they’re also noisy.And a single loud blast or explosion that lasts less than a second can cause immediate and permanent hearing loss, the American Speech-Language-H…
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