Pandemic Saw Rise in Mistrust of Childhood Vaccines Worldwide
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While overall support for childhood vaccines remains strong, a new UNICEF report documents a significant decline in the public’s faith in the importance of these vaccines.Confidence in childhood immunizations…
Learn MoreMaker of Narcan Nasal Spray Plans to Sell Overdose Antidote for Less Than $50
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The company that makes the opioid overdose nasal spray Narcan plans to have it available in pharmacies and online by late summer for a price of less than $50.Emergent sent a response letter Thursday to Sen. R…
Learn MoreDaytime Napping Tied to Incident Atrial Fibrillation Risk
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Daytime napping for more than 30 minutes is significantly associated with the risk for developing atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Association of…
Learn MoreSPPADE Symptoms Common in Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — SPPADE symptoms (sleep disturbance, pain, physical function impairment, anxiety, depression, and low energy/fatigue) are common among cancer patients, according to a study published in the May issue of the Jo…
Learn MoreE-Cigarette Use in Young Teens Tied to Later Tobacco Cigarette Use
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among adolescents is associated with higher odds of tobacco cigarette use later in adolescence, according to a study published online April 18 in Tobacco Control…
Learn MoreSupreme Court Delays Decision on Abortion Pill Ruling
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday delayed a decision on a federal appeals court ruling that seeks to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone.In a brief order, Justice Samuel Alito Jr. said the pause on …
Learn MoreBiden to Nominate Head of National Cancer Institute to Run NIH
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. National Institutes of Health could get a new leader in Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., the Boston cancer surgeon who has led the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) since last fall.The White House plan…
Learn MoreTraditional Chinese Medicine Increases Risk for Congenital Malformations
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In utero exposure to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is associated with an increased risk for congenital malformations, according to a study published online April 19 in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica …
Learn MoreGreater Educational Attainment May Protect Against Cognitive Decline
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher educational attainment seems to protect adults from cognitive decline, according to a study published online April 19 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Dylan J. Jester, Ph.D., M.P.H.,…
Learn MoreEvidence Limited for Long-Term Benefits of Discectomy for Sciatica
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The benefits of discectomy for sciatica diminish over time, eventually yielding similar results to those of nonsurgical management, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online April …
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