Atopic Dermatitis May Be Risk Factor for New-Onset Migraine
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a significantly increased risk for new-onset migraine, according to a letter to the editor published online Oct. 21 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology…
Learn MoreRheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Peripheral Artery Disease
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There may be an association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a review published online Nov. 30 in Rheumatology International.Tayser Zoubi, from Flinders Unive…
Learn MoreDrinking Alcohol Not Tied to Migraine Attack Within 24 Hours
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There is no significant link between the probability of a migraine attack and consumption of alcohol within 24 hours, according to a study published online Nov. 27 in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pai…
Learn MoreMost Older Adults With COPD Are Doing Well Mentally
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The majority of older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are mentally flourishing, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and …
Learn MoreCountering Antivax Misinformation Ups Parents’ Perceptions of HPV Vaccines
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Evidence-based messages that counter misinformation and promote human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in social media environments can positively influence parents’ attitudes and intention to vaccinate thei…
Learn MoreU.S. Deaths Drop in 2022, But Still Higher Than Prepandemic Levels
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than two years after the pandemic began, there is a bit of good news on death rates in the United States: They should be lower this year than during the past two years once final numbers are tallied. St…
Learn MoreWhite House ‘Winter Preparedness Plan’ Revives Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Program
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With cases of the flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and COVID-19 rising and hospitals filling up nationwide, the Biden administration on Wednesday announced a “winter preparedness plan” for what could be a t…
Learn MoreBiden Administration Calls for Crackdown on Misleading Medicare Ads
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medicare Advantage ads that are confusing or misleading could be banned under a new rule that was proposed Wednesday by the Biden administration to protect seniors. Nearly half of all seniors or people with …
Learn MorePsychosocial Stress Tied to Higher Risk for Acute Stroke
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Self-reported psychosocial stress is associated with an increased risk for stroke, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in JAMA Network Open.Catriona Reddin, from National University of Ireland Galwa…
Learn MoreFootball Players Face Accelerated Aging
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Retired football players may experience accelerated aging, including higher prevalence of chronic diseases, compared with the general population, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in the British J…
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