For Women Delaying Childbirth, Freezing Eggs May Be Best Option: Study
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Not every woman is ready to become a mom in her late teens, 20s or even by her mid-30s, but a natural decline in fertility can make it more difficult to have a baby at age 40 and beyond.Now, a new study show…
Learn MoreMutant Gene Stops At-Risk People From Getting Alzheimer’s: Could It Lead to Treatment?
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The APOE4 gene is the most powerful genetic factor driving a person’s risk for developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.”It probably increases your risk two or threefold if you have one APOE4 copy, and if y…
Learn MoreCould Beating Drums Help Beat Autism?
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The percussive skill needed to bang out rhythms on a drum may help improve socializing, inhibition control and focus among teens with autism, new research suggests.The finding follows work with 36 teens with…
Learn MoreMen Think They’re Healthier Than They Are, Don’t Need Checkups: Survey
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a classic case of male machismo jeopardizing health: A new survey finds many American men believe they’re healthier than other men and don’t bother with annual checkups, even though a yearly exam can ca…
Learn MoreIs Slowed Walking a Sign Dementia Is Near?
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior and walking to the mailbox takes longer than it used to, new research suggests you might want to ask your doctor to check your thinking skills.The study included nearly 17,000 adults over …
Learn MoreWhy Home-Made Baby Formula Is a Bad Idea
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re having trouble finding infant formula for your baby due to the nationwide shortage, do not turn to homemade recipes, an expert warns.“Even the best intentions can have devastating results,” said Dr…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: June 1, 2022
Could beating drums help beat autism? The percussive skill needed to bang out rhythms on a drum seem to help improve socializing, inhibition control and focus among teens with autism, a new study found. Read moreA mutant gene might hold key to Alzheim…
Learn More‘Frailty Exams’ for Older Cancer Patients May Not Need Office Visit
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Frailty exams are recommended for older adults who have blood cancer, and new research shows they can be done virtually, not just in person.While the screenings are typically conducted at a clinic or doctor’…
Learn MoreYour Liver Is Just 3 Years Old
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — No matter how old you are, your liver is always roughly less than three years old, according to a new study.That’s because the liver is constantly renewing itself and replaces its cells equally well in young…
Learn MoreWhy Treatment Helps Some Asthma Patients More Than Others
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research reveals why popular treatments for asthma attacks are often ineffective.Corticosteroids are used as an emergency treatment during asthma attacks to decrease airway swelling and irritation. While…
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