Bailando con Parkinson: un nuevo programa ayuda a los pacientes a controlar los movimientos
JUEVES, 20 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cada semana, un grupo de bailarines se reúne en Chicago. Juntos, siguen una serie de movimientos con las indicaciones de una profesora de baile. Flexionan, se extienden y apuntan mientras Carly Liegel, c…
Learn MoreUn nuevo informe mide el alcance del daño de los errores médicos
JUEVES, 20 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alrededor de 795,000 estadounidenses mueren o quedan con una discapacidad permanente cada año debido a afecciones médicas mal diagnosticadas. Un nuevo análisis, dirigido por expertos de Johns Hopkins Med…
Learn More¿Se muerde las uñas o se rasca la piel? Un nuevo estudio ofrece una solución
JUEVES, 20 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si no puede evitar morderse las uñas, rascarse la piel o arrancarse el cabello, sobre todo cuando está estresado, puede probar algo que quizá funcione. En lugar de morder, rascar o arrancar, simplemente …
Learn MoreNeed Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here’s How You Do It
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Your body needs vitamin D, the “sunshine” vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer. An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake while staying safe from the sun and t…
Learn MoreType 2 Diabetes: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
People living with type 2 diabetes face several significant health challenges.The condition, which affects more than 10% of Americans, puts people at increased risk for debilitating medical issues like heart, kidney and eye damage, according to the U….
Learn MoreOmega-3s May Preserve Lung Health
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study offers strong evidence that eating fish or supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids supports lung health.The finding underscores the importance of including fish and other sources of omega-3s in …
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free Women: Study
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women who have survived breast cancer age faster than women who have never had to survive the disease.The treatment they received impacted their aging rates, according to a new study from Moffitt Cancer Center…
Learn MoreBlood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked to Dementia Risk After Air Pollution Exposure
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have reported a link between air pollution and dementia risk, but they haven’t had a good understanding of the mechanisms behind this association. Now, a new study provides some answers. “In this s…
Learn MoreHow NSAIDs Can Make a C. Difficile Infection Worse
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aspirin, naproxen and other common pain medications known as NSAIDs worsen gastrointestinal infections caused by a bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), new research shows.NSAIDs (nonsteroidal…
Learn MoreDad’s Mental Illness Raises Risk of Premature Birth
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s not only a mother’s mental health that is tied to the risk for preterm birth — the father’s matters, too.New research found that the risk of premature birth was higher for infants whose mothers or fathers…
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