Who’s at Higher Risk for A-Fib, Men or Women?
THURSDAY, Sept. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Doctors have long thought men had more risk of developing atrial fibrillation (a-fib) than women, but the reverse may actually be the case.When researchers accounted for height differences between men and wom…
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Deadly ‘rainbow fentanyl’ looks like candy, could entice kids. The illegal drug now comes in many colors, “a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults,” said DEA administrator Anne Milgram. Read moreHalf of…
Learn MoreFDA Warns of Dangers From Skin Lightening Creams
THURSDAY, Sept. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Skin lightening products can be dangerous for consumers when they contain harmful ingredients that are illegal for over-the-counter sales, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.The potential…
Learn MoreA Dermatologist on Recognizing the Monkeypox Rash
THURSDAY, Sept. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who gets a new, unexplained skin rash should call their doctor and get medical care in case it’s monkeypox, public health officials advise.How can you tell when it is time to worry?The American Academ…
Learn MoreSARS-CoV-2 Infections Frequently Asymptomatic in Children
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections are often asymptomatic among children, especially those aged 0 to 4 years, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in JAMA Netwo…
Learn MoreDigital Self-Harm Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Attempts
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adolescents engaging in digital self-harm, which is the anonymous online posting, sending, or sharing of hurtful content about oneself, are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, acco…
Learn MoreHot, Humid Weather Linked to Mental Disorder-Related ED Visits
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hot and humid weather is associated with an increased risk for mental disorder (MD)-related emergency department visits, according to a study published in the September issue of Environment International….
Learn MoreMigraine Tied to Lower Cognitive, Language Function
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cognitive function and language function are lower in individuals with migraine versus those without, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online July 26 in The Journal of Headache a…
Learn MoreLa vacuna contra la COVID no aumenta el riesgo de ACV
MARTES, 30 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las vacunas contra la COVID-19 no aumentan el riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular (ACV), muestra una investigación reciente, pero una infección grave con la COVID sí lo aumenta, y los expertos esperan q…
Learn MoreLas mujeres embarazadas se enfrentan a exposiciones diarias a peligrosos compuestos
MARTES, 30 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres embarazadas se exponen a unos compuestos tóxicos en la vajilla, los tintes para el pelo, los plásticos y los pesticidas, que pueden aumentar su riesgo de cáncer y dañar el desarrollo del niñ…
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