La grasa alrededor del hígado aumenta el riesgo de insuficiencia cardiaca
MARTES, 26 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Alrededor de un 30 por ciento de los adultos de todo el mundo presentan una acumulación de grasa alrededor del hígado, una afección llamada enfermedad del hígado graso no alcohólico (EHGNA).Ahora, un equ…
Learn MoreLos pacientes negros son más propensos a perder la visión tras un diagnóstico de glaucoma
MARTES, 26 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los pacientes negros deben comenzar a realizar pruebas de detección del glaucoma pronto, porque tienen un riesgo alto de pérdida de la visión provocada por unos niveles elevados de presión en el interior…
Learn MoreLas visitas de telesalud pueden mejorar la atención prenatal y de maternidad
MARTES, 26 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ver a sus médicos mediante telesalud en lugar de presencialmente durante la pandemia de COVID-19 parece haber sido igual de bueno, y a veces incluso mejor, para las mujeres embarazadas y las madres recie…
Learn MoreTexas Court Case Could Threaten Americans’ Health Care Nationwide
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A federal lawsuit out of Texas could end access to free lifesaving preventive health care services for nearly 168 million people in the United States with private insurance, a new report suggests.Kelley v. …
Learn MoreOutrun the Stigma – 4th Annual 5k
Join the fun and celebrate mental health awareness on Saturday, October 8th at 10:00AM!
The race starts and ends at:
Jimmy Jones Shelter,
1 Joe Lord Memorial Dr.
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Registration fee:
$20 in person or $25 online.
Race day packet pickup @ 9AM
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Learn MoreTexas Court Case Could Threaten Americans’ Health Care Nationwide
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A federal lawsuit out of Texas could end access to free lifesaving preventive health care services for nearly 168 million people in the United States with private insurance, a new report suggests.Kelley v. …
Learn MorePrehistoric People Drank Animal Milk, Despite Lactose Intolerance
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have long suspected that humans evolved to tolerate dairy products in order to reap their health benefits. Now a new study refutes that idea.Around one-third of the world’s population possesses …
Learn MoreBiden Tests Negative for COVID, Ends Isolation Period
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After contracting COVID-19 last week, President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus and ended his isolation period.In a tweet posted Wednesday morning, President Joe Biden shared a photo of his nega…
Learn MoreMental Health Tied to Weight Gain in Obese People During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Weight gain in adults with obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with higher baseline body mass index deteriorations in mental health, maladaptive eating behaviors, and less physical activity a…
Learn MoreProstate Cancer Treatment May Raise Heart Risks
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hormone therapy is a common treatment option for prostate cancer, but it may increase the risk of death from heart disease, especially in older men, a new study finds.Dr. William Dahut, a prostate cancer re…
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