Químicos PFAS comunes vinculados a cánceres en mujeres
MIÉRCOLES, 20 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los perjudiciales “químicos eternos” están ampliamente distribuidos en el medio ambiente, y una nueva investigación sugiere que representan un riesgo particular para la salud de las mujeres.Un nue…
Learn MoreFDA Wants More Data on First Needle-Free Antidote for Severe Allergic Reactions
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.Approval of the Neffy…
Learn MoreCommon PFAS Chemicals Linked to Cancers in Women
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Harmful “forever” chemicals are widespread in the environment, and new research hints they pose a particular health risk to women.A new study suggests women who are exposed to higher levels of per- and polyf…
Learn MoreAn OTC Contraceptive Pill Is Coming Soon, but Who Will Pay For It?
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestre…
Learn MoreProblemas dentales afectan a residentes de casas de retiro en los Estados Unidos
LUNES, 18 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una buena salud oral es una de las claves para un envejecimiento saludable, pero un nuevo estudio preocupante muestra que muchos residentes de casa de retiro en los EE. UU. tienen problemas dentales …
Learn MoreSobredosis mortales de fentanilo más cocaína y metanfetamina aumentaron 50 veces en una década
VIERNES, 15 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) – La “cuarta ola” de la crisis de sobredosis en EE. UU. implica el uso de fentanilo ilícito mezclado con estimulantes como cocaína o metanfetamina, y está matando personas a raudales.La proporción de …
Learn MoreDental Issues Plague America’s Nursing Home Residents
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home residents have significant dental issues.Close to two in every 10 residents have missing teeth,…
Learn MoreFatal ODs Involving Fentanyl Plus Coke, Meth Rose 50-Fold Over a Decade
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The “fourth wave” of the U.S. overdose crisis involves the use of illicit fentanyl mixed with stimulants such as cocaine or methamphetamine, and it’s killing people in droves.The proportion of U.S. overdose…
Learn MoreLos niños ya han ‘normalizado’ los roles de género antes de preescolar, según un estudio
MIÉRCOLES, 12 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El poderoso mensaje feminista en la nueva película de Barbie prometía mucho.La interpretación feminista de Barbie por parte de la directora Greta Gerwig mostró a las muñecas de moda como jueces, …
Learn MoreKids Have Already ‘Normalized’ Gender Roles by Preschool, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — So much for the powerful feminist messaging in the new Barbie movie.Director Greta Gerwig’s feminist interpretation of Barbie depicted the fashion dolls as judges, surgeons, naval officers, astronauts and U….
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