Could Long COVID Change Brain Activity?
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists report that brain scans of long COVID patients show abnormal activity in areas related to memory.The scan results validate the concerns of these patients, who feel like they’re experiencing fatigue, t…
Learn More‘Long Road Back’: He Struggles With a Lung Condition Years After Severe COVID
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hito Bazan never knew how much he’d appreciate every breath he takes until one day he couldn’t do it.The Houston police officer awoke one morning not able to eat, walk, talk or even breathe after three months in…
Learn MoreGeneral Mills Issues Flour Recall Due to Salmonella Concerns
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – General Mills has recalled four varieties of its Gold Medal flour because of concerns over potential contamination with salmonella.The recalled flour has “better if used by” dates of March 27, 2024, and March 28,…
Learn MoreScientists Spot New Potential Risk Factor for Breast Cancer
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study has uncovered a possible risk factor for breast cancer that could help doctors more accurately weigh a woman’s chances of developing the disease.While it’s known that women with dense breast tissue h…
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Suicide rates among U.S. adolescents doubled in 10 years. Suicide rates among 13- and 14-year-old Americans were on the rise between 2008 and 2018, and suicide is now the No. 1 cause of death in this age group, a new report finds. Read moreCould long …
Learn MoreStruggles With COVID Left Many Americans With Medical Debt
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While COVID-19’s toll on health and wellness has been obvious, the virus has also hit people in the wallet.A new study links surviving COVID to financial challenges later, especially for folks who were hospitali…
Learn MoreSimilar to Humans, Sleep Is Altered for Dogs With Dementia
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Like people, man’s best friend can get dementia with aging.And these older dogs sleep less deeply when they develop the condition, just as people with Alzheimer’s disease do, according to research that included …
Learn MoreChild Drowning Tragedies Can Be Prevented
SUNDAY, April 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drowning isn’t always accompanied by the stereotypical flailing and cries for help.It can happen wherever there’s water, including streams, lakes, water parks, bathtubs and even toilets.It’s also often preven…
Learn MoreHow to Ease Back Into Exercise After Surgery
SATURDAY, April 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients who’ve had surgery should ease back into movement and exercise. These efforts may be small, but they’re better than nothing, according to one surgeon who emphasized the importance of listening to y…
Learn MoreIn California Study, Many Veterans at Risk of Suicide Have Unlocked Gun at Home
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study on veterans, gun storage, and suicidal thoughts points to an urgent need for mental health and substance-related services, according to researchers.The study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy…
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