‘Death Gap’ Widens Between United States & Europe
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The United States has more excess deaths than high-income European countries, a divide that widened during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.Excess deaths are those from all causes above and b…
Learn MoreHow Round Is Your Heart? It Might Matter for Health
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Assessing heart roundness may be a new way to diagnose cardiovascular conditions, new research suggests.While doctors now use measures like heart chamber size and systolic function to diagnose and monitor c…
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Pets could prevent food allergies in kids. Having a dog lowered the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cats lowered the chances of egg, wheat and soybean allergies, new research shows. Read moreMigraines may follow daily circadian patterns. Yo…
Learn MorePope Francis Remains Hospitalized With Respiratory Infection
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pope Francis will remain hospitalized for several days because of a respiratory infection that isn’t COVID-19, the Vatican announced Wednesday.“In recent days, Pope Francis complained of some respiratory di…
Learn MoreLiving Near Noisy Traffic Might Raise Suicide Risk
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Living with a lot of transportation noise can increase your risk of suicide, new research suggests.A study from Switzerland found that with every 10-decibel increase of average road traffic noise at home, r…
Learn MoreReport Finds Big Rise in U.S. Carbon Monoxide Deaths
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning are increasing in the United States.The report looked at carbon monoxide (CO) deaths from 2…
Learn MoreRemodeling Your Home for Wheelchair Access
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans get around with the help of wheelchairs, from those born with disabilities to those who have been struck with disabilities later in life.Home is a sanctuary for many — a place where c…
Learn MoreHow to Prevent Falls: Tips for Older Adults
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older Americans, a fall is no laughing matter.According to the National Council on Aging, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injur…
Learn MoreFatal Drug Overdose Down With OUD-Related Telehealth Services
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Receipt of opioid use disorder (OUD)-related telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a reduced risk for fatal drug overdose, according to a study published online March 29 in J…
Learn MoreGreater Light Exposure Before Bed Linked to Increased Risk for GDM
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Greater light exposure in the three hours before bed is associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published online March 10 in the American Journal of …
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