11/15 — Long COVID Rare in College Athletes
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Long COVID is rare in college athletes, but those who have had COVID-19 should see a doctor if they have chest pain during activity, the authors of new study advise.The extent and effects of persistent symptom…
Learn MoreTrauma in Childhood Can Harm Health for a Lifetime: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As if suffering through a childhood trauma weren’t enough, new research suggests it might raise the risk of poor mental and physical health later in life.Researchers analyzed nearly 2,900 responses to the 2019…
Learn MoreLow-Dose CT Scans Can Diagnose Appendicitis
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — CT scans expose patients to radiation even as they help doctors spot serious health problems. Now a new study finds low-dose scans can readily spot appendicitis while reducing patients’ radiation exposure.”The…
Learn MoreExercise, Not Bed Rest, Can Speed Concussion Recovery
SUNDAY, Nov. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Contrary to long-held wisdom, teen athletes recover from concussions sooner if they do light aerobic exercise rather than resting in a dark room, new research suggests. Instead of so-called “cocoon therapy,” …
Learn MoreAre You at Risk for Pancreatic Cysts?
SATURDAY, Nov. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Pancreatic cysts can progress into cancer over time, an expert says, so it’s important to identify and monitor patients with these growths.Located between the stomach and the spine, the pancreas produces enz…
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Diagnosis May Come With Big Cost to Social Life
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease, slowly robbing patients of their memories and even their sense of selves.Now, new research shows it also robs sufferers of a healthy social life.”Social relationships are…
Learn MoreMore Evidence That COVID Vaccines Are Safe for Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for most cancer patients, a new study confirms.Cancer patients have an increased risk of severe illness and death from COVID because their immune systems have been weak…
Learn MoreChild Nasal Swab Tests Conducted by Parent Yield Accurate Results: Study
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Parent-collected nasal swab samples from kids could be as good at detecting respiratory infections such as COVID-19 as those taken by nurses, but that’s not the case with saliva samples, British researchers sa…
Learn MoreStudy Links Muscle Mass to Severity of Hot Flashes in Women
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older women with muscle loss are less likely to have menopause-related hot flashes, a new study finds.The loss of muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) is one of the most significant changes that occurs with a…
Learn MorePeople With Diabetes Less Likely to Spot Dangerous A-Fib: Study
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If they have diabetes, people with atrial fibrillation (a-fib) are less likely to notice symptoms of the common heart rhythm disorder. They also tend to have a higher risk of serious complications, a new study…
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