More Teens Are Getting Weight Loss Surgery, If Families Can Afford It
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of U.S. teenagers are undergoing weight-loss surgery, but the figures suggest many still lack access to the procedures — especially underinsured Black and Hispanic kids.That’s the conclusion …
Learn MoreColorado Say Yes to Medical Use of ‘Magic Mushrooms’
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Colorado voters have voted narrowly to approve the medical use of “magic mushrooms” in Colorado.“I’m in awe of what we were able to accomplish,” said Veronica Lightning Horse Perez, a lead proponent for legaliz…
Learn MoreDoes Your Child Have a Cold or Severe RSV? Signs to Look For
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As most American parents already know, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common illness of childhood, are surging this year. Hospitals are filling up with babies and toddlers very ill with the easy…
Learn MoreDamage to Health Mounts With Each New COVID Infection
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Every time a person gets infected with COVID-19, their risk of dying or suffering serious long-term health problems increases dramatically, a new study has found.People with repeated COVID-19 infections are tw…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Nov. 14, 2022
Does your child have a cold or severe RSV? Most cases of RSV will just look like a cold, and then improve over time. But in some cases, labored breathing can be a sign a child needs hospital care. Read moreDamage to health mounts with each new COVID …
Learn MoreCancer of the Appendix: Very Rare, But Genes May Play Role
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests. Researchers built on earlier research with this study, finding…
Learn MoreHealthy Dining Is Healthy for the Planet, Too
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Plant-based diets can be better for the environment, but they’re not all created equally, new research shows. The best type of plant-based diet for health and environmental benefits are those higher in whole g…
Learn MoreBinge Eating Disorder Looks Different in Brains of Boys and Girls
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The brains of girls and boys who have binge eating disorder show key differences, according to a new study.That’s an important finding, researchers say, because both genders struggle with eating disorders, yet…
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Experts Offer Tips for ‘Dementia-Friendly’ Homes
SUNDAY, Nov. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While most homes aren’t designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer’s disease group.”Virtually every aspect of a home can affect the person’s quality of life…
Learn MoreGot the ‘Winter Blues’? Exercise Can Help
SATURDAY, Nov. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A good workout can boost mood, making it an ideal routine as the days get shorter and darker.If you’re one of the millions affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and you feel tired, unmotivated, down …
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