Few Kids Get Dental Fluoride Treatments, Though Insurance Will Pay
THURSDAY, Sept. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Very few privately insured young children get recommended dental fluoride treatments at health wellness visits, even though insurance typically covers them, a new study finds.”Medical providers are not requi…
Learn MoreNew Insights Into Why Asthma Worsens at Night
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many people with asthma know their illness can flare up at night, and new research suggests the body’s internal clock could be to blame.The findings could prove important for treating and studying asthma, t…
Learn MoreMom’s Exercise in Pregnancy May Help Baby’s Lungs
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Exercising during pregnancy can benefit babies’ lungs, Scandinavian researchers report.”This study offers a fascinating hint that increased physical activity of mothers is associated with better lung functi…
Learn MoreRisk of Sudden Cardiac Death Rises in People With HIV
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People with HIV have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death, a new study warns, especially if the virus isn’t well-controlled.Sudden cardiac death occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, usuall…
Learn MoreAdults With Autism, Mental Illness May Be at Higher Risk for Severe COVID
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or mental health disorders are at increased risk for COVID-19 and severe illness, researchers report.Being aware of the heightened risk is important in prioriti…
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