Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2023
Vitamin D could be a weapon against type 2 diabetes. For folks with pre-diabetes, supplements may help lower the chances of a full diabetes diagnosis, a new study shows. Read moreKisspeptin: Is injected hormone a remedy for flagging libido? Two studie…
Learn MoreHundreds of U.S. Doctors Lost Their Lives During Pandemic
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many of America’s doctors who were heroes on the frontlines of the pandemic paid the ultimate price for their efforts, a new analysis shows.An estimated 622 extra deaths occurred among U.S. doctors aged 45 and …
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His debilitating back pain lasted decades, until a new implant changed everything. The new muscle-stimulating device works by strengthening the multifidus muscle, which is essential for walking, sitting and bending, doctors say. Read moreA rare but da…
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Working gets tough when grieving a lost spouse. People who returned to work within three months of losing a spouse had higher stress, a new study has found. And the less these folks earned at their job, the worse the mental health effects. Read morePr…
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Damar Hamlin teams with heart experts to promote lifesaving CPR. The Buffalo Bills player collapsed on the playing field from cardiac arrest in January. Recovering, he wants to spread the word about the procedure that saved his life. Read moreCaring f…
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Ozempic: Dieters who use scarce diabetes drug could face side effects. Health issues can include nausea and vomiting, erratic heart rate and premature aging of the face, experts say. Read moreMany young Americans don’t realize that heart attacks can h…
Learn MoreSmoking in Pregnancy Has Declined by a Third Since 2016
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s good news for American mothers-to-be and their newborns: Rates of smoking during pregnancy have fallen by 36% since 2016, a new report finds.The percentage of pregnant women who smoked was already low…
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Marriage could be a buffer against dementia. Compared to married folk, divorced and unmarried adults were 50% to 73% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia, a new study has found. Read moreIs oxytocin really the ‘love hormone’? It’s been touted for…
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Kids lost an average of a third of a year’s learning during pandemic. Some countries fared better than others, with the United States falling right near the average, and math skills were affected more than reading abilities, a report finds. Read moreU…
Learn MoreFDA Could Ease Blood Donation Rules for Gay Men
FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Longstanding restrictions on blood donations from gay or bisexual men could soon shift towards a more nuanced policy, where such men are asked about sexual partners and practices instead, the U.S. Food and Dru…
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