Drug May Offer New Approach Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An investigational drug may hit the reset button on a faulty immune system for some people with rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body misfires ag…
Learn MoreIncluso tras la pandemia, los pacientes con cáncer prefieren la atención mediante telesalud
MARTES, 16 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Durante la parte temprana de la pandemia de COVID-19, una de las únicas formas de ver a un médico era a través de una cita de video o telefónica, y resulta que muchas personas con cáncer siguen prefiriend…
Learn MoreEven Decades After Use, Anabolic Steroids Could Take Big Toll on Health
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lured by promises of bigger muscles and better performance on the field, many athletes and bodybuilders turn to anabolic steroids despite their well-known side effects, including increased risk for heart disea…
Learn MoreEven After Pandemic, Cancer Patients Prefer Telemedicine Care
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the only ways to see a doctor was via video or phone appointment, and it turns out many people with cancer still prefer telemedicine visits over in-person…
Learn MoreLa apnea del sueño aumenta las probabilidades de COVID prolongada
VIERNES, 12 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si usted es uno de los millones de personas con apnea del sueño, quizá sea más probable que desarrolle COVID prolongada, sugiere un nuevo estudio. Los adultos con apnea del sueño obstructiva tenían un 75…
Learn MoreSleep Apnea Boosts Odds for Long COVID
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) – If you’re one of the millions of folks with sleep apnea, you may be more likely to develop long COVID, a new study suggests.Adults with obstructive sleep apnea were 75% more likely to experience long COVID sympt…
Learn MoreUnos expertos de la FDA sopesarán la primera pastilla anticonceptiva de venta libre
MARTES, 9 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mientras un panel asesor de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. sopesa si recomendar o no que una pastilla anticonceptiva se venda sin receta en este país, una coalición de defen…
Learn MoreNuevas esperanzas para un doloroso problema de la piel provocado por la radioterapia para el cáncer
LUNES, 8 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando Ann Alexander se sometió a quimioterapia para tratar el cáncer de mama hace una década, le advirtieron sobre la pérdida potencial del cabello, las náuseas y los vómitos. Pero a la mujer de 73 años no…
Learn MoreFDA Experts to Consider First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As a U.S. Food Drug Administration advisory panel prepares to weigh whether to recommend that a birth control pill be sold over the counter in this country, a coalition of advocates on Monday called attention t…
Learn MoreNew Hope Against Painful Skin Issues Caused by Cancer Radiation Therapy
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When Ann Alexander underwent chemotherapy to treat breast cancer a decade ago, she was warned about potential hair loss, nausea and vomiting.The 73-year-old wasn’t, however, told about the potential side effects…
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