Research Reveals Cause of ‘Freezing’ Gait in Parkinson’s
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers think they’ve figured out why Parkinson’s disease causes a person’s limbs to become so stiff that at times they can feel frozen in place.Using a robotic chair equipped with sensors, a research tea…
Learn MoreRepeat Blood Donation Won’t Harm Your Health
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Frequent blood donors don’t need to worry about iron deficiency harming their health, new research shows.Even though about 35% of donors can become iron deficient after repeated blood donations, researchers h…
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Research reveals cause of ‘freezing gait’ in Parkinson’s patients. It’s a common, disabling symptom of the disease, but researchers say they’ve pinpointed an area of the brain that could be responsible — and that might lead to prevention or treatment…
Learn MoreArchaeologists Discover Evidence of Surgical Amputation Performed 30,000 Years Ago
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Skeletal remains of a young adult discovered in a remote cave in Borneo appear to be the oldest known case of surgical amputation.Australian and Indonesian researchers estimate the bones are at least 31,000 y…
Learn MoreScreening Test Leads to Fewer Women Included in Autism Studies
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A frequently used screening test for autism creates a gender gap that could hinder diagnosis and treatment for women and girls, a new study suggests.Researchers who study autism have been working to include m…
Learn MoreCould You Spot the Signs of Suicide Risk?
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Recognizing the signs that someone is considering suicide could help save a life.”Emergency physicians see many people who are struggling silently with their mental health,” said Dr. Gillian Schmitz, presiden…
Learn MorePandemic Silver Lining: Drop in Infections That Cause Birth Defects
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The number of babies born with a virus that commonly causes birth defects may have dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.That was true in Minnesota, the first state to star…
Learn MoreTalking to Your Child About Weight, But Avoiding Stigma
SUNDAY, Sept. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Helping a child deal with a weight issue, while avoiding negativity about their body image, can be challenging, one expert says.Yet, obesity affects 20% of American children, causing harm to physical and ment…
Learn MoreAs Heat Continues Through Fall, Shield Yourself from UTIs
SATURDAY, Sept. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As summer gives way to fall, hot weather isn’t likely to let up anytime soon, and that means it’s important to stay hydrated to keep urinary tract infections at bay.Getting dehydrated is a leading risk fact…
Learn MoreA-Fib Risk Higher in Women After Adjusting for Height, Size
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After controlling for height and/or body size, women without cardiovascular disease (CVD) at baseline have an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) compared with men, according to a study published onlin…
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