AHA News: Esta entrenadora tuvo un derrame cerebral a los 36 años
VIERNES, 9 de junio de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Jessica Díaz estaba sorprendida. A medida que tomaba clases de barre –una combinación de yoga, pilates y ballet donde usaba pesas de 2 libras– su cuerpo se transformó. Y a diferencia de …
Learn MoreUkraine: The War on Cancer, Fought in a War Zone
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Olena Postuypalenko was caring for patients at Kyiv City Clinical Oncology Center on Feb. 24, 2022, when her mother called to ask what seemed like an odd question: Has Russia invaded Ukraine?“My mom called …
Learn MoreSmoke From Wildfires Is Especially Tough If You Have Asthma. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (Healthday News) — Raging Canadian wildfires are still darkening the skies of American cities, and while the dirty air is a hazard for everyone, that’s especially true for folks with asthma.In a statement released this week, exper…
Learn MoreDiabetes Med Metformin Might Help Prevent Long COVID
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A safe, generic diabetes pill can help people avoid long COVID, a new clinical trial shows.Metformin cut the risk of long COVID by about 40% for patients who received a two-week course of the drug while battlin…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Infants, Some Toddlers
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended that the agency approve an RSV vaccine for infants and some toddlers.The monoclonal antibody shot would protect against respiratory sync…
Learn MoreDisability a Growing Concern for U.S. Cancer Survivors
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The percentage of cancer survivors who struggle with a disability has doubled in the past 20 years, new research shows.“The fact that we are saving more lives from cancer is worth celebrating, but it also warra…
Learn MoreYoung Adults’ Use of Hallucinogens Like Mushrooms, PCP Doubled in a Few Years: Study
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young American adults have doubled their use of non-LSD hallucinogens in just a few years, a new report warns. Researchers found that between 2018 and 2021, U.S. adults aged 19 to 30 increased their use of mesc…
Learn MoreLong Space Flights Could Take Toll on Astronauts’ Brains
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Astronauts spending six months or longer in space should stretch their time between trips to three years, warns new research on the impact of space travel on the brain.To study this, researchers examined the br…
Learn MoreSeniors: Stay Social, Active for ‘Optimal Aging,’ Study Shows
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The benefits of friendships and activity aren’t just for the young. Staying socially active can also help older adults age their best, according to new research that pinpoints volunteering and recreational acti…
Learn MoreSeizures While Driving Highlight Importance of Early Diagnosis of Epilepsy
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Before learning they had epilepsy, about 5% of people who have what’s called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, new research suggests. “Seizures while driving pose substantial risks for those experienc…
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