Health Highlights: March 28, 2023
Hidden heart disease can still raise your odds for heart attack 8-fold. In a finding that demonstrates how stealthy heart disease can be, new research shows folks with subclinical disease were vulnerable to a “surprise” heart attack. Read moreCould bo…
Learn MoreStress Might Mean Worse Sleep for Many Gay & Lesbian Youth
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In yet another sign of the stress that can haunt gay, lesbian and bisexual youth, a new study finds that compared with their straight peers, they are twice as likely to report trouble falling asleep or stayi…
Learn MoreUsed After Opioid Overdose, Anti-Addiction Drug Can Cut Odds for Fatal OD
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When someone lives through an opioid overdose, taking the medication buprenorphine lowers their risk of death if they OD again, according to new research.Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid us…
Learn MoreHealthy Relationships Could Bring Healthier Bodies, Study Shows
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Close relationships — and whether your experiences within those relationships are positive or negative — could influence your physical health.New research found that the way you feel about your close relat…
Learn MoreDon’t Let Allergies Get Out of Hand During Pregnancy
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy should be a special time, but allergies can make you miserable. It is estimated that up to 20% of pregnant women suffer with allergies. In some cases, women may notice that their allergy symptoms b…
Learn MoreIncrease in Emotional Distress Observed Worldwide in 2020
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The pandemic period was characterized by an increase in emotional distress in 2020, followed by a decline in 2021, according to a study published online March 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of …
Learn MoreAdverse Outcomes Up With Medical Consult Before Elective Surgery
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preoperative medical consultation prior to elective surgery is associated with an increase in adverse postoperative outcomes, according to a study published online March 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Weiwei Be…
Learn MoreComparative Effectiveness of Meds for Acute Low Back Pain Unclear
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute low back pain, the comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesic medications is unclear, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online March 22 in The BMJ.Mic…
Learn MorePositive Adolescent-Parent Relationships Lead to Favorable Health Outcomes
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adolescents’ positive perceptions of their relationships with their parents are associated with favorable outcomes in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 21 in JAMA Network Open.Carol…
Learn MoreMost Patients Prefer to Receive Test Results Through Online Portal
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most patients, including those receiving nonnormal results, prefer to receive test results though an online patient portal immediately, according to a study published online March 20 in JAMA Network Open.Brya…
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