Cancers in People Under 50 Are Rising Worldwide
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cancers among younger adults are a growing global problem and are likely related to factors like poor diet, obesity and inactivity, a new research review finds.Since the 1990s, researchers say, rates of va…
Learn MoreWalking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new study hands parents what seems like a miraculous gift: A simple, free technique that takes just 13 minutes to put wailing infants to sleep.Researchers in Japan found that walking around while carryin…
Learn MoreOut-of-Pocket Costs for Cancer Care Keep Climbing
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients already have a lot to deal with emotionally and physically. But research shows that insured patients under 65 are also paying more for their treatments out-of-pocket than ever before.The st…
Learn MoreGot COVID? Flushing Out Nasal Passages Could Cut Severity
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Battling COVID and eager to do anything that will limit you to a mild infection?Grab a neti pot, a new study advises.Flushing your sinus cavity twice daily with a mild saline solution can significantly red…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Sept.14, 2022
Cancers in people under 50 are rising worldwide. While the reasons for the trend aren’t clear, it’s likely that changes in lifestyle and environment — starting early in life — are playing a role, researchers say. Read moreWhat works best to get a cryi…
Learn MoreConcussion Aftermath Could Drag Down Teens’ Grades
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Efforts to prevent concussions from happening at school or school-related sports activities may help keep teens from lagging behind on their academics.In a new study, researchers at the University of Washi…
Learn MorePregnancy Undermines Body Image in Half of Women
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many women are unhappy with how their bodies look both during and after pregnancy, and it’s an issue that can trigger postpartum depression and eating disorders, a new study suggests. Researchers from Mass…
Learn MoreOOP Costs for Cancer Treatments Increased From 2009 to 2016
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The costs of cancer treatments increased from 2009 to 2016, with a corresponding increase in out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for privately insured nonelderly adult cancer patients, according to a study published o…
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