Weight Loss Surgery More Dangerous for Men Than Women: Study
TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss surgery is riskier for men than women, with males five times more likely to die within 30 days of the procedure, a new study finds.Moreover, men’s odds of dying over the long run are almost three…
Learn MoreCommon Dog Parasite Now Resistant to Drug Treatments
TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Hookworms — a common parasite in animals — have become resistant to multiple deworming drugs used to kill them, a new study finds. Veterinarians typically use three types of drugs to kill hookworms, and al…
Learn MoreStrength Training Is No Slouch for Shedding Pounds
TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Strength training can help you lose weight, Australian researchers report. Their new study reports you can lose a percentage of body fat through strength training alone that is similar to weight loss through…
Learn MoreOver Half of American Children Have Detectable Lead Levels in Their Blood
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More than 50% of American children have detectable blood lead levels, a new study reveals. And young children who live in places with lots of pre-1950s housing and low incomes have the greatest risk.”Public h…
Learn MorePfizer to Ask FDA Soon for Approval of Its COVID Vaccine for Younger Children
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Pfizer plans to request approval for use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12 soon.”It is a question of days, not weeks,” Pfizer chairman and CEO Albert Bourla told ABC News on Sunday when asked about…
Learn MoreIntermittent Fasting Can Cut Your Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In terms of healthy eating, timing is everything.That’s the word from researchers who claim the time of day that you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat.Having your meals in a consis…
Learn MoreBetter Diet, More Exercise Equals Better Blood Pressure
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People with high blood pressure that doesn’t respond to treatment may have more success by following the DASH diet and joining a supervised diet and exercise program, a new study suggests.DASH is short for Di…
Learn MoreSmartphone Apps May Aid in Heart Attack Recovery
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — After a heart attack, a smartwatch app may help keep patients from being hospitalized again, researchers say. The app helps patients keep track of medications and make lifestyle changes. It may also reduce re…
Learn MoreBirds Make a Comeback During Pandemic
SUNDAY, Sept. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When COVID-19 restrictions forced you indoors, it brought birds back to North America, new research shows.Across the United States and Canada, birders documented an 80% increase among most of the 82 species t…
Learn MoreKeep Your Kids Safe From COVID While Playing Sports
SATURDAY, Sept. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 shouldn’t keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it’s critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.The National Athletic Trainers’ Association has some timely tips.COVI…
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