How Persistent Asthma Might Harm the Heart
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Persistent asthma may take a toll on the heart, not just the lungs, a new study suggests.When the respiratory condition is relentless, it appears tied to plaque in the carotid arteries, increasing the risk fo…
Learn MoreHigh Deductibles Keep Some Women From Follow-Up After Troubling Mammogram
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Out-of-pocket costs may make as many as 1 in 5 women forgo additional screening when an initial mammogram finds an abnormality, a new U.S. study finds. The Affordable Care Act improved access to mammograms, b…
Learn MoreRelax, a Little Stress Might Be Good for You
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If holiday demands get you frazzled, you can take heart from a new study: When it comes to stress, a little is good. “The bad outcomes of stress are pretty clear and not new,” said Assaf Oshri, lead author of…
Learn MoreDrinking Rates Crept Up in U.S. States Once Weed Was Made Legal
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could unfettered access to marijuana fuel a rise in drinking rates?Yes, report researchers who found alcohol consumption increased at times and in places where marijuana was made legal for certain groups.The …
Learn MoreHealthy Plant-Based Diets Lower Men’s Odds for Colon Cancer
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Are you an older man worried about your risk for colon cancer? Eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes may improve your odds of dodging the disease, new research shows.“Although previous research …
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How persistent asthma might harm the heart. When the respiratory condition is relentless, it appears tied to plaque in the carotid arteries, increasing the risk for heart attack and stroke, researchers say. Read moreLong COVID often brings another iss…
Learn MoreConceiving Within Three Months of Pregnancy Loss Safe
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Conceiving within three months after a miscarriage or induced abortion does not appear to be associated with an increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in P…
Learn MoreStudies Compare Various Treatments for COVID-19
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sotrovimab is effective compared with molnupiravir for patients at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19; however, there is no difference for angiotensin receptor blockers versus placebo for management o…
Learn MoreHigh Sugar Consumption Affects Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of childhood cancer who consume more sugar have a greater number of aging-related health conditions, according to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Special Conference:…
Learn MoreLead Toxin Concerns Spur Recall of Toddler Sippy Cups
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Parents whose toddlers use certain Green Sprouts bottles or cups need to discard them immediately because of a risk for lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns. When the base of…
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