Preexisting Cardiovascular Conditions Tied to Severe COVID-19 in Children
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Some previous or preexisting cardiovascular conditions are associated with increased severity of COVID-19 among children, according to a study published online May 17 in JAMA Network Open.Louis Ehwerhemuepha,…
Learn MoreU.S. Hospitals Are Facing Shortage of Dye Needed for Life-Saving Scans
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. hospitals are running low on contrast dye injected into patients undergoing enhanced X-rays, CT scans and MRIs.The fluid, which makes the routine but potentially life-saving scans readable, helps doctors…
Learn MoreOutcomes of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Compared by Surgeon Rank
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Providing surgical fellows with operative autonomy does not appear to compromise long-term outcomes of abdominal wall reconstructions (AWRs), according to a study published online May 17 in JAMA Network Open….
Learn MoreU.S. Cases of Acute Hepatitis in Kids Keep Rising: CDC
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The number of American children affected by acute hepatitis of unknown cause continues to grow, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.So far, the agency’s investigation has spo…
Learn More1 in 3 Americans Now Live in Areas Where Indoor Masks Advised, CDC Says
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Masks may not be required, but Americans should consider wearing one anyway if they live in an area where COVID-19 case numbers are high, federal health officials said Wednesday. That advice currently applies…
Learn MoreBiden Invokes Defense Act to Boost Supply of Infant Formula
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Faced with mounting pressure to help desperate parents, President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the power of the wartime Defense Production Act to get more of the precious product into American homes. Under …
Learn MoreMassachusetts Man Has Monkeypox, Following Clusters in Europe
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The first U.S. case this year of a rare and potentially fatal virus known as monkeypox has been diagnosed in a man in Massachusetts who recently traveled to Canada, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pr…
Learn MoreCould Video Games Boost a Child’s Intelligence?
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Folks often believe that video games rot a kid’s mind, but a new study argues the opposite could be true.Children actually might get a brain boost from playing hour after hour of video games, researchers repo…
Learn MoreObesity Stigma Keeps Many From Life-Saving Cancer Screening: Study
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many people who are overweight or obese avoid cancer screening for fear of stigma and judgment about their weight, British researchers report.In a review of 10 published studies, researchers found that many d…
Learn MoreFrail, But Living at Home: Program Helps Elderly Stay Strong
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late to start exercising — and the right activities might help you stay independent in your home.While building healthy habits at an earlier age can have some long-term benefits, adding physic…
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