Most Kids Newly Diagnosed With ADHD Aren’t Getting Best Care
TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Preschoolers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rarely receive the gold-standard treatment recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for their condition, a new study reports.T…
Learn MoreFDA Eases Access to Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Affordable over-the-counter hearing aids could soon bring relief to millions of Americans suffering from hearing loss, under a landmark proposal announced Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The …
Learn MoreDying Young From Heart Disease: Where You Live in the U.S. Matters
TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People who live in disadvantaged parts of the United States are nearly twice as likely to die young from heart disease as folks in the wealthiest locales, a new study reports.In other words, your zip code can…
Learn MoreHow 1.3 Million Americans Became Controlled by Conservatorships
MONDAY, Oct. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Pop singer Britney Spears was at the height of her fame in 2008 when, through a series of arcane legal maneuverings, her father gained conservatorship over her and took control of her personal and financial af…
Learn More¿De verdad habrá una temporada de gripe muy mala?
JUEVES, 14 de octubre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — La temporada de gripe de este año, y las del próximo par de año, podrían ser malas en los lugares de Estados Unidos donde las restricciones por la COVID-19, como el distanciamiento social y el uso de l…
Learn MoreLas amenazas de muerte y el troleo contra los científicos que hablan sobre la COVID en los medios son comunes
JUEVES, 14 de octubre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — Los médicos que hablan sobre la COVID-19 en los medios de comunicación con frecuencia se enfrentan al abuso y el acoso, lo que incluye amenazas de muerte o violencia, revela un nuevo informe.Más de dos…
Learn MoreIs a Really Bad Flu Season on the Way?
THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It could be a bad flu season this year — and for a couple of years to come — in places in the United States where COVID-19 restrictions like social distancing and masking have been lifted, researchers warn.T…
Learn MoreDeath Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID
THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Doctors who discuss COVID-19 in the media frequently face abuse and harassment, including threats of death or violence, a new report reveals.More than two-thirds of experts surveyed have experienced trolling…
Learn MoreExpert Panel Backs Off Recommendation for Aspirin to Prevent Heart Trouble
TUESDAY, Oct. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most people shouldn’t bother taking daily low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of a first heart attack or stroke, the nation’s leading panel of preventive medicine experts announced Tuesday.The U.S. Preventi…
Learn MorePronto habrá unos potentes antivirales nuevos contra la COVID
LUNES, 4 de octubre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — Las personas recién infectadas con la COVID-19 quizá tengan pronto acceso a lo que es, en esencia, un Tamiflu contra el nuevo coronavirus, un avance que según los expertos alteraría de forma drástica el …
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