With Cases Soaring, Guns Are Now Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Kids
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Guns are now the leading cause of death among kids in the United States.That’s the chilling message from a new study that looked at numbers of U.S. children killed by guns from 2018 to 2021. During this time, …
Learn MoreVaccines Against Shingles, Pneumonia May Also Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Certain adult vaccines, including shingles and pneumonia shots, may also help seniors fight off Alzheimer’s disease, new research reveals.Prior vaccination with the shingles vaccine, pneumococcus vaccine or th…
Learn MoreSocial Media Is Parents’ Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list. Mental health issues are another top worry, according to the University …
Learn MoreDoes Prior Omicron Infection Shield Against Future Infection? Maybe Not
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People may assume that a COVID-19 infection protects them the next time they encounter the virus, but that’s not necessarily true.A new study of 750 vaccinated seniors living in retirement homes and long-term …
Learn MoreGreat Step for Baby: Walkable Neighborhoods Linked to Safer Pregnancies
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Walkable neighborhoods — with sidewalks, parks and paths — encourage pregnant women to get more exercise, which leads to good outcomes for both mom and baby.New research looks at the influence of these walka…
Learn MoreWomen With Larger Breasts May Be Less Likely to Exercise, Study Finds
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women who have larger breasts tend to exercise less or less intensely, according to a new study that suggests having breast reduction surgery could be a game changer. Australian researchers looking at exercise…
Learn MoreIs Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers Tips
SUNDAY, Aug. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Helping a child who struggles with reading can be a rewarding experience.A nationally known expert offers some tips for parents who are trying to help their child work through these difficulties.Patricia Edwar…
Learn MoreThe #1 Enemy of Good Sleep for School Kids: Screens
SATURDAY, Aug. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Video games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).But so, too, are more constructive pursuits, including homework …
Learn MoreRisk for Mental Illness Higher for Children Who Experience Assault
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children who experience assault have an increased risk for mental illness, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in JAMA Network Open.Étienne Archambault, M.D.C.M., from the University of Toronto, and …
Learn MoreSix, 12 Weeks of Cytisinicline Efficacious for Smoking Cessation
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For smokers who want to quit, six or 12 weeks of cytisinicline is efficacious for smoking cessation, according to a study published in the July 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Nancy…
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