‘6 Stages’ Approach Might Help Families Coping With ADHD
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have created a six-stage process to help families of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) deal with the disorder.”This framework is family-centered, focused on breaking …
Learn MoreGender-Affirming Mastectomies Give Boost to Patients’ Mental Health
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Gender-affirming breast removal (mastectomy) can greatly enhance a patients’ mental well-being, a new study finds.Gender-affirming mastectomy is the most common type of gender-confirming surgery, but there’…
Learn MoreU.S. Pediatricians, Psychiatrists Declare ‘Emergency’ in Child Mental Health
TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Fear, grief, uncertainty and isolation during the pandemic have triggered a national state of emergency in the mental health of America’s youth, leading child health care groups warned Tuesday.Youngsters alre…
Learn MoreWomen Doctors Face Higher Levels of Harassment, Frustration: Survey
TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many female family doctors face sexual harassment, but most remain satisfied with their careers, a new study finds.Researchers surveyed 315 women physicians in family practices from 49 countries and found tha…
Learn MoreChina, U.S. Lead World in Saltiest Processed Meats, Fish
TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — China and the United States are super powers of salt consumption.The two world leaders emerged with the highest salt levels in processed meat and fish products among five countries assessed in a new study.Hi…
Learn MoreHeartburn Meds Might Be Good for Your Gums
TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — While they’re helping to ease reflux, some heartburn drugs may also be reducing the severity of gum disease, new research suggests. For the study, researchers assessed probing depth in the gums (the gap betw…
Learn MoreStill Too Few Women in Stroke Treatment Clinical Trials
TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Men still outnumber women in stroke therapy clinical trials, which means women may end up receiving less effective treatment, researchers say. For the new study, investigators analyzed 281 stroke trials that …
Learn MoreOut-of-Pocket Medical Bills for COVID-19 May Average $3,800 in 2021: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 could now face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket medical costs, according to a new report.In 2020, most health insurance companies waived co-pays, deductibles and other…
Learn MoreMix n’ Match COVID Vaccine Strategy Works Well: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Mixing and matching different types of COVID-19 vaccines is highly effective, new research shows.The study found that protection against infection was stronger in people who received a first dose of the AstraZ…
Learn MoreTreating Depression Could Lengthen Lung Cancer Patients’ Lives
MONDAY, Oct. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Persistent depression can significantly shorten lung cancer survival — even if patients receive the latest cancer treatments, new research shows.”We need to help these patients, not only at diagnosis, but thr…
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