Living Near Fracking Tied to Increase in Hospitalizations in Seniors
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults living near fracking sites could have a high risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes, according to a study published in the March issue of The Lancet Planetary Health.Kevin S. Trickey, from the …
Learn MoreDevelopmental Delay Tied to Higher Complication Rate With Tonsillectomy
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with developmental delay (DD) have a significantly higher complication rate with tonsillectomy compared with children without DD, according to a study published in the January issue of the Interna…
Learn MoreOlder Men Have Higher Rates of Skull Fractures Than Women
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older men have a higher rate of skull fractures from falls compared with older women, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.Scott M. Alter, M.D., fro…
Learn MoreSmoking Independently Tied to Higher Risk for Psoriasis
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smoking is tied to an increased risk for psoriasis, but may not be a cause of psoriasis, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in Frontiers in Immunology.Charlotte Näslund-Koch, from Copenhagen Unive…
Learn MoreRacial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Postpartum Emergency Visits
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic patients consistently experience higher odds of postpartum emergency departments visits in New York state, according to a study published online March 21 in JAMA Network Open.Haley Zarrin,…
Learn MorePoll Reveals Many Parents Unaware of Children’s Exposure to Vaping
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Four out of five U.S. parents believe their preteen and teenage children are clear on the risks that electronic cigarettes pose, and only a few think their child actually vapes, according to the results of a…
Learn MorePentagon Study Reveals Higher Cancer Rates Among Pilots, Ground Crews
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Military pilots and the ground crews who fuel and maintain their aircraft have higher rates of certain types of cancer, a new study shows. Congress required the study as part of the defense bill in 2021, the …
Learn MoreCertain Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold on Amazon May Not Work, Feds Warn
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning regarding carbon monoxide detectors available at Amazon and sold under the names GLBSUNION and CUZMAK as they may fail to alert consu…
Learn MoreGerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Perrigo Co., which makes Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula, has recalled the product over concerns about contamination with a potentially dangerous bacteria.Cronobacter sakazakii was possibl…
Learn MoreU.S. Travelers Warned About Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl in Mexico Pharmacies
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Travelers should use caution when buying medications in Mexico, according to the U.S. State Department.The warning was issued in response to concerns about counterfeit pills containing fentanyl being sold at …
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