Mongolian Spots
Mongolian spots — more properly called slate grey nevi — are very common birthmarks. They are flat and bluish-gray, almost bruise-like. You might be concerned if such a mark show up on your baby, but there’s often little reason to worry. Mongolian s…
Learn MoreShield Your Eyes From Summer Sun
SUNDAY, May 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — You probably slather on sunscreen to protect your skin, but your eyes need protection from the sun’s rays, too.Wearing sunglasses can be protective and reduce your chances of developing a condition called photo…
Learn MoreTravel Tune-up: How to Help Your Child Adjust
Vacation is the time to chuck the alarm clock and strike out for unfamiliar territory. But your daily grind is your child’s security. She thrives on predictability, on knowing what’s next. Take away her routine and she’s liable to start whining, cryin…
Learn MoreATVs: How to Avoid Injuries This Summer
SATURDAY, May 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For many Americans, summer is synonymous with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). These rigs are popular with adults and kids alike — and injuries suffered in crashes of ATVs and other off-highway vehicles claim ab…
Learn MoreU.S. Adults Lack Knowledge on Tanning, Sunburn Risks
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. adults still believe tanning myths and are unaware of sunburn risks, according to the results of a survey released by the American Academy of Dermatology.The American Academy of Dermatology conducted …
Learn MoreAMA Survey Shows Lack of Progress on Prior Authorization Reforms
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Prior authorization reforms are not being implemented as planned, according to survey results released by the American Medical Association.In December 2021, the AMA conducted a survey of more than 1,000 practic…
Learn More2007 to 2019 Saw Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From 2007 to 2019, there were increases in the incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study published online May 18 in the Journal of…
Learn MoreNine Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in United States
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nine cases of monkeypox had been confirmed in seven states as of Wednesday, and there are likely to be more cases as a worldwide outbreak continues, U.S. health officials say.The nine cases of the disease, whic…
Learn MoreU.S. Making It Easier to Access COVID-19 Treatment Paxlovid
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting a hold of the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid could get easier, the White House announced on Thursday.”We want to make Paxlovid as widely available across the entire country, so that if you do end…
Learn MoreCómo hablar con sus hijos sobre el trágico tiroteo en Texas
JUEVES, 26 de mayo de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Después de que un hombre armado acabara con las vidas de al menos 19 estudiantes y dos maestras en una escuela primaria en Uvalde, Texas, el martes de esta semana, unos padres horrorizados quizá se estén …
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