Losing a Parent is Hard. Is It Harder for Boys?
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — After the death of a parent, boys may have a tougher time than girls, a new study suggests.Young people who lose a parent before age 21 are at risk for poor mental health, lower income and unemployment in adul…
Learn MoreYour Teen & Social Media: Experts Offer Tips to Parents
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When parents meet U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, one concern comes up time after time.”The most common question parents ask me is: ‘Is social media safe for my kids,’ ” Murthy said. “The answer is that…
Learn MoreBelly Fat Can Hamper Effectiveness of Meds for Crohn’s, Colitis
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some medications may not treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as effectively if patients carry a lot of excess belly fat, , new research shows. IBD includes illnesses such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative c…
Learn MoreHip Replacements No Riskier for Folks Living With HIV
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hip replacement surgery is safe for HIV patients, a new study shows.Some surgeons are reluctant to perform total hip replacement surgery on patients with HIV or AIDS, because of concerns about complications, i…
Learn MoreOuch! You Injured a Nail: Tips on Best Treatment
SUNDAY, July 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve ever slammed a door on your finger, you know how badly an injured nail feels, but do you know how to treat one?First, do what you can to prevent one.”To prevent a nail injury, I tell my patients to k…
Learn MoreSummer Jobs Give Kids More Than a Paycheck
SATURDAY, July 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Summer jobs can give teens valuable life experience that help them transition to adulthood — not just a paycheck, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.Benefits of summer jobs include:Career explo…
Learn MoreCould Metformin Help Seniors Bounce Back After Surgery?
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The diabetes drug metformin might also benefit older patients after an injury or illness, a small study suggests.Researchers found that metformin — a drug that has been around for more than a half-century to …
Learn MoreWhy Stairs Might Be a Bigger Hazard for Young Women
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to falling down stairs, young women are more prone to take a tumble than their male counterparts.According to a new study, this is because they are more likely to be distracted or to wear impract…
Learn MoreBronny James Released From Hospital Following Cardiac Arrest
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Bronny James, son of basketball superstar LeBron James, was released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Thursday, just three days after the 18-year-old suffered cardiac arrest during a college basketball prac…
Learn MoreLow-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby’s Brain
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Too little fiber in Mom’s diet during pregnancy may slow a baby’s mental development, Japanese research suggests.Animal studies have found that a low-fiber diet during pregnancy slows brain nerve function in o…
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