Ancient DNA Points to Oral Herpes’ Beginnings
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While the herpes virus that causes lip sores is common today, it has been difficult for scientists to find traces of it among ancient remains.Now, researchers report they have uncovered and sequenced four an…
Learn MoreEat These Foods, Your Kidneys Will Thank You
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables is common advice, but many Americans eat few of these nutrient powerhouses, according to a new study.This includes adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are l…
Learn MoreTelehealth, Phone Visits a Lifesaver for Veterans Addicted to Opioids
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There are many obstacles to opioid addiction treatment, but a new study shows one that one outgrowth of the COVID pandemic — telehealth — is enabling more U.S. veterans to get help.Researchers examined car…
Learn MoreDoes Your Cat Play Well With Others? Hormones Might Be Why
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While cats often prefer to be alone and closely guard their territory, some seem to thrive on togetherness even at a crowded shelter.Chalk it up to chemistry.That’s the takeaway of a new study that investiga…
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Vitamin D supplements won’t lower older adults’ fracture rates. Seniors who take the nutrient to improve their bone health and ward off fractures are just wasting their time and money, a major new study has found. Read moreRare, deadly bacterial infec…
Learn MoreTelehealth Beneficial for Replacing, Supplementing Maternal Care
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Use of telehealth instead of, or as well as, in-person maternal care results in similar and sometimes better clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, according to a review published online July 26 in t…
Learn MoreMany Parents Do Not Recognize Impact of Screen Time on Eye Health
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Only half of parents recognize that screen time has a major impact on their child’s eye health, according to the results of a survey released by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’…
Learn MoreParental Leave Does Not Impact Residents’ Subsequent Board Scores
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking extended leave during residency for parental or medical leave does not appear to impact subsequent board scores, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Physical M…
Learn MoreBiden Tests Negative for COVID-19, Ends Isolation Period
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After contracting COVID-19 last week, President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus and ended his isolation period.In a tweet posted Wednesday morning, President Joe Biden shared a photo of his nega…
Learn MoreMas evidencias de que los monitores de actividad pueden mejorar la salud
MARTES, 26 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Su monitor de actividad, podómetro o reloj inteligente quizá lo motive a hacer más ejercicio y a perder peso, plantean unos investigadores australianos.En una gran revisión de la investigación, los inves…
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