Dog-Walking Downside: Fractures, Head Injuries
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Walking your dog gets you moving and out in the fresh air, but head injuries and fractures are very real possibilities, especially for older dog owners, researchers say.The most common injury from walking a…
Learn MoreFDA Approves First Pill for Fecal Transplant Therapy
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota — similar to what’s known as fecal transplant therapy — to treat the bacterial infection Clostridioides d…
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Exercise could be an antidote to addiction. Investigators who analyzed 43 studies from around the world found a link between physical activity and reduced substance use among people in treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. Read moreDog-walking downsid…
Learn MoreHow Junk Food Ads Play on Your Emotions
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Those TV ads for juicy burgers may trigger your emotions, making you believe you’ll be happier if you run out and get one for yourself.Unfortunately, a similar ad for salad does not appear to have the same …
Learn MoreMidday Naps & Health: How Long You Nap May Be Key
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re longing for a nap, try to keep it short. Researchers found that siestas of 30 minutes or more in Murcia, a region of Spain, where it’s common to nap, were linked to a higher risk of obesity, a gr…
Learn MorePregnancy May Be Riskier for Women With Lupus
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women with lupus face potential complications, including a greater risk of premature birth, according to a new U.S. study.A 10-year audit of hospital records found that these women have more than t…
Learn MoreWorkplace Discrimination Linked to Hypertension Among U.S. Workers
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Discrimination in the workplace is associated with an elevated risk for hypertension among U.S. workers, according to a study published online April 26 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Jian…
Learn MorePhysical Activity Interventions May Aid Substance Use Disorder Treatment
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity may be a promising intervention to complement substance use disorder treatment, according to a review published online April 26 in PLOS ONE.Florence Piche, from the University of Quebec i…
Learn MoreMortality Risk Elevated for Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of childhood cancer have an excess risk for health-related mortality even 40 years or more from diagnosis, according to a study published online April 5 in The Lancet.Stephanie B. Dixon, M.D., fr…
Learn MoreTransportation Barriers Linked to Worse Outcomes in Cancer Care
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with and without cancer history, delayed care due to lack of transportation is associated with increased emergency department use and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online A…
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