La limpieza del derrame de petróleo del Deepwater Horizon puso a los trabajadores en riesgo de asma
LUNES, 22 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los trabajadores que limpiaron el derrame de petróleo del Deepwater Horizon en 2010 en el Golfo de México eran más propensos que otros a haber desarrollado asma o síntomas relacionados, muestra un seguim…
Learn MoreMuchos de los que más necesitan el antídoto para una sobredosis de opioides no pueden permitírselo
LUNES, 22 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La naloxona es un antídoto para la sobredosis de opioides que salva vidas, pero quizá su precio sea demasiado alto para los más vulnerables a una muerte relacionada con los opioides, encuentra un estudio…
Learn MoreLas vacunas han reducido las tasas de infección con el VPH en las mujeres jóvenes de EE. UU.
LUNES, 22 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — En 2006, los médicos comenzaron a recomendar la primera vacuna contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH), de frecuente transmisión sexual, que tenía el potencial de reducir el riesgo de ciertos tipos de …
Learn More¿Desea mantener el músculo? La frecuencia del ejercicio es clave
LUNES, 22 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Independientemente de que su meta sean unos bíceps fuertes o tan solo un poco más de fuerza y masa, un ejercicio relativamente leve varias veces por semana supera a uno más intenso que realice solo una v…
Learn MoreChances of walking after a stroke: How long does it take?
Post stroke mobility loss can lead to difficulty walking after a stroke and having to learn to walk again. Check out this post about regaining balance and mobility and how long it takes to walk after a stroke.
Within minutes, a stroke can ravage your…
Learn MoreSevere COVID-19 May Be Less Likely for the Physically Active
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Regular physical activity is associated with a reduced likelihood of adverse COVID-19 outcomes, including severe illness and death, according to a review published online Aug. 22 in the British Journal of Spo…
Learn MoreFor Many, Myocarditis Risk Higher After SARS-CoV-2 Infection Than Vaccination
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The overall risk for myocarditis is higher after a positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) test than after COVID-19 vaccination, according to a study published online Aug. 22 i…
Learn MoreToo Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who get a lot of “screen time” may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends on what type of screen they use, a new study suggests.Researchers found that among older Briti…
Learn More7-Methylxanthine Linked to Reduced Myopia Progression in Children
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For myopic children, the caffeine metabolite 7-methylxanthine (7-MX) is associated with reduced myopia progression and reduced axial elongation, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in the British Jo…
Learn MoreDiversity Goals Not Met for Pediatric Academic Faculty in the U.S.
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An increase in the percentage of underrepresented in medicine (URiM) pediatric academic faculty was seen in the last 20 years, with the increase primarily driven by female representation, according to a stu…
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