Smoking Around Time of Conception May Harm Embryo
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Smoking in the weeks before and after conception has a potentially unhealthy effect on an embryo, Dutch research shows.”Smoking not only impacts an embryo’s growth during pregnancy and birth weight, but als…
Learn MoreStopped Early, Teen Drug Abuse Won’t Harm Life Success
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If they quit early on, there’s a good chance that teenage drug abusers can still succeed in life, researchers say.The findings show the importance of stopping drug use by early adulthood in order to protect…
Learn MoreShould You Use Antibiotic Creams on Your Skin?
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As winter winds leave your skin dry, cracked and prone to cuts and bleeding, a skin expert says you should resist the urge to use antibiotic creams or ointments.While it might seem sensible to use antibiotic …
Learn MoreNewly Diagnosed With A-Fib? Here Are Your Options
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve been told you have the heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib), you need to take it seriously, an expert emphasizes.”While a-fib itself isn’t life-threatening, it can lead to a bl…
Learn MoreSexual Harassment, Assault Tied to High Blood Pressure in Women
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment may increase women’s long-term risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, a new study suggests.High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, …
Learn MoreVitamins, Supplements Don’t Guard Against Severe COVID
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Remember when everyone was downing zinc supplements at the beginning of the pandemic, in hopes of guarding against a severe case of COVID-19?New research suggests that folks may have wasted their time and eff…
Learn MoreConstruction Workers May Bring Toxic Metals Back Home
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Construction workers may bring home more than the bacon — they may also be exposing their families to toxic metals, a new study reveals.Toxic contaminants unintentionally brought from the workplace into the…
Learn MoreChild Developmental Milestone Checklists Updated by CDC, AAP
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Screen your young child early and often for developmental delays.That’s the message behind updated checklists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AA…
Learn MoreDoes Your Child Have Asthma? Look for the Signs
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re wondering whether your child may have asthma, there are some tell-tale signs to look for, an expert says.Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in children and affects more than 6 mill…
Learn MoreUse Antibiotics Sparingly After Birth to Preserve Newborn’s ‘Microbiome’
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that doctors should be cautious about giving newborns antibiotics because they can upset a baby’s gut microbiome — the balance of bacteria in their digestive systems.”We were surprised w…
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