Diabetic Retinopathy Incidence, Progression May Be Lower in Native Americans
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Estimates of diabetic retinopathy (DR) incidence and progression may be lower than those previously reported for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, according to a study published online March 9 in…
Learn MoreACC: 1999 to 2020 Saw National Decrease in Heart Attack-Related Deaths
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There has been a significant decline in the overall rate of acute myocardial infarction (AMI)-related deaths during the past 20 years across races and ethnic groups, according to a study presented at the annu…
Learn MoreMammogram Centers Must Notify Patients of Breast Density, FDA Says
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New U.S. federal regulations will require mammography facilities to tell women if they have dense breasts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration update amends regulations issued under the Mammography Quality…
Learn MorePoll Finds Strong Links Between Depression and Lack of Sleep
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new poll on sleep and mental health has revealed that more than 90 percent of adults who reported they get good sleep were also free of depressive symptoms.In its annual poll, the nonprofit National Sleep …
Learn MoreMore Than 3 Million ‘Calico Critters’ Toys Recalled After Two Choking Deaths
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Calico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.
Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 million of the toys, …
Naloxone Access Not Linked to Teen Substance Use
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Naloxone access does not promote high-risk adolescent substance use behaviors, according to a study published in the April issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy.Emilie Bruzelius, M.P.H., from Col…
Learn MoreOlder Women Still at Risk for Cancer With BRCA1/2 Mutations
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risk for cancer, including breast and ovarian cancer, remains high for women older than 50 years with genetic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, according to a study published in the March 15 issue of Cancer.Kell…
Learn MoreDemographic Factors Linked to Low Telemedicine Literacy
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Demographic factors at the county level are associated with low telemedicine literacy, according to a study published in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Andrew Harris, M.D., from Johns …
Learn MorePerceived Stress Tied to Worse Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is an independent association between perceived stress and both prevalent and incident cognitive impairment, according to a study published online March 7 in JAMA Network Open.Ambar Kulshreshtha, M.D.,…
Learn MoreHigh Number of Health Care Encounters Seen for Tap Water Scalds
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tap water scald burns cause a high number of costly health care visits in the United States, according to a study published online March 7 in Injury Prevention.Wendy Shields, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Johns Ho…
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