Workers in U.S. Southwest in Peril as Summer Temperatures Rise
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s getting hotter and hotter outside due to global warming and, as a result, outdoor workers in southwestern states are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.Making matters worse, many of these…
Learn MoreER Docs to Parents: Please Don’t Dilute Infant Formula
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the United States faces critical shortages of baby formula, parents are being cautioned against watering down formula in an effort to stretch out what they have.”Adding extra water to baby formula to try …
Learn MoreAHA News: Rate of High Blood Pressure Disorders in Pregnancy Doubled in 12 Years
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The rate of pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders doubled in the U.S. between 2007 and 2019, according to new research that finds 1 in 5 births now results in such a disorder, a pr…
Learn MoreIs It COVID, Flu or RSV? New At-Home Test May Tell
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Americans will soon be able to self-test at home to find out whether they have COVID-19, the flu or another common germ, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).The first nonprescription test that can spot all thr…
Learn MoreMost Day Care Programs Don’t Give Kids Enough Exercise
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Rates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem.Most tots in these programs aren’t getting nearly enough exercise.Nationa…
Learn MorePollution Killed 9 Million People Worldwide in 2019
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pollution from varied sources caused 9 million deaths worldwide in 2019, accounting for 1 in 6 of all deaths, a new study says. Of those pollution-related deaths, three-quarters — close to 7 million — wer…
Learn MoreNearly Half of High-Risk Patients Delay Follow-Up After Lung Cancer Screening
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Annual lung cancer screenings are strongly encouraged for men and women in danger of developing lung cancer. But new research finds that among those who do get assessed, nearly half fail to seek prompt follo…
Learn MoreAsthma, Allergies Raise Heart Risks, Too
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you have asthma or allergies, you may be more likely to develop heart disease, and some medications may increase or lower that risk, a new review of clinical trials and lab research shows.”Many people thi…
Learn MoreSurviving Leukemia in Youth Can Still Mean Shorter Life Spans: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Leukemia at a young age is likely to affect survivors’ longevity, a new study cautions.Even when they’re cured, teen and young adult survivors of leukemia have shorter life spans than those who’ve never had …
Learn MoreGene Tests Could Spot 1 Million Americans at Risk of High Cholesterol
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A combination of genetic testing and health screenings could identify more than 1 million U.S. adults with an inherited risk for a cholesterol disorder that increases their risk for premature heart attack an…
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