Type of Medicare Could Influence Cancer Patients’ Outcomes
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your chances of surviving cancer could depend on the type of Medicare plan you have, a new study reports.Americans enrolled in a privatized, cost-saving Medicare Advantage plan are more likely to die within a …
Learn MoreLots of Teen Boys Use Steroids, Often With Side Effects
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Steroid users, especially teen boys and young men, seem indifferent to the serious side effects and dependency associated with use of the drugs, a new study finds.“We’re seeing more young adults and adolescent…
Learn MoreCaregiving Can Heighten Loneliness, or Ease It
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking care of a loved one can either be a break from loneliness or help to bring loneliness on, depending on your circumstances, new research shows.Researchers broadly studied the issue, using data from 28 st…
Learn MoreCOVID in Pregnancy Can Vary — Get Vaccinated to Stay Safe
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When pregnant women contract COVID-19, one in 10 will have moderate, severe or even critical symptoms, a new study finds.So it’s important they get their COVID vaccines, experts say.“Given that patients in all…
Learn MoreAllergies & Asthma: Keep Sneezes & Wheezes at Bay This Holiday Season
SATURDAY, Nov. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) – It’s possible to have a joy-filled holiday season while keeping allergies and asthma in check.Being aware of triggers is a key, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).“Whi…
Learn MoreVitamins: It’s Best to Get Them From Food, Not a Bottle
FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Bottled vitamins might seem a convenient way to get all the important nutrients, but the best delivery method is still just eating actual healthy food. “We have plenty of studies showing that when we look at f…
Learn MoreExercise Might Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An exercise program, even if it’s not as intense as national guidelines suggest, could help breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy reduce fatigue and have a better quality of life, new research su…
Learn MoreAbout 1 in 35 U.S. Pregnancies Exposed to Opioids
FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Researchers have found that nearly 3% of pregnancies in the United States were exposed to addictive opioid drugs.The finding stems from an analysis of data from 21,905 pregnant women in what’s dubbed the ECHO p…
Learn MoreAs COVID Restrictions Lifted, Asthma Attacks Rose
FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When COVID-19 restrictions lifted in the United Kingdom, the risk for severe asthma attacks doubled.While having COVID isn’t more likely to cause asthma attacks than other respiratory infections, it may have b…
Learn MoreTransgender Youth Much More Likely to Have Troubled Sleep
THURSDAY, Nov. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Transgender youth are more likely than others to experience sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, and researchers now recommend these young people be screened for sleep problems.“Transgender and …
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