Problem Drinking to Blame for 232 Million Missed Workdays in U.S. Annually
MONDAY, March 21 2022 (HealthDay News) — Problem drinking led to more than 232 million missed work days a year in the United States before the pandemic, and the situation likely became worse with more people working at home, a new study suggests.“Alc…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Led to Dangerous Delays in Care for Women With Gynecologic Cancers
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A COVID-19 diagnosis can lead to potentially life-threatening treatment delays for women with gynecological cancers, a new study finds. That’s especially true for non-white patients, the researchers said.”We…
Learn MoreShedding Excess Pounds Won’t Boost a Woman’s Fertility
MONDAY, March 21 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you are obese and you want to try to lose some weight to boost your chances of getting pregnant, a new study suggests it might not help.What did the researchers find? There was no significant difference in …
Learn MoreEndometriosis: It’s Not Just Painful Periods
SUNDAY, March 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Chronic pelvic pain — typically during menstruation — is the most common indication of endometriosis, an incurable inflammatory condition that can cause infertility, an expert says.About 10% of women have t…
Learn MoreWhen Is It Time for a Knee Replacement?
SATURDAY, March 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the United States, with more than 790,000 performed each year.Deciding the time for knee replacement needs to be determined by you and your d…
Learn MoreMajor Credit Agencies Will Drop Most Medical Debt From Reports
FRIDAY, March 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most medical debt will be dropped from Americans’ credit reports as of this summer, the top three credit reporting agencies said Friday.The announcement by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion comes as medical bi…
Learn MoreSUVs, Trucks More Prone to Hitting Pedestrians
FRIDAY, March 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When you’re out for a walk, watch out for SUVs, pickups, vans and minivans that are making turns at street corners, a new report warns. It found that those larger vehicles are much more likely than cars to h…
Learn MoreU.S. Smoking, Vaping Rates Fell in First Year of Pandemic: CDC
FRIDAY, March 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Consider it a silver lining, courtesy of the coronavirus: A new government report reveals that both cigarette smoking and electronic cigarette use dropped slightly among American adults during the first year …
Learn MoreOmicron COVID Causing Severe Croup in Young Children
FRIDAY, March 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) –The Omicron COVID-19 variant can cause croup in young children, including severe cases that require hospitalization and intensive care, a new study shows.”The relatively high hospitalization rate and the large…
Learn MoreDiversity Still Elusive in America’s Medical Schools
FRIDAY, March 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. medical schools have a disproportionate number of wealthy students, which hinders attempts to improve diversity among U.S. doctors, researchers say. “In recent years, there has been a significant focus …
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