Dancing Your Way to Better Health
SATURDAY, July 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Someone who wants to work out, socialize and feel the beat at the same time may want to put on their dancing shoes.Dancing has many health benefits, according to a doctor from the Hospital for Special Surgery…
Learn MoreDistinct Connectivity Patterns Identified for TBI-Associated Depression
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) has distinct connectivity patterns, according to a study published online July 5 in Science Translational Medicine.Noting that depression associated with …
Learn MoreMore U.K. Hospital Doctors, General Practitioners Opting to Retire Early
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An increasing number of general practitioners in the United Kingdom are choosing to retire early, according to an article published online June 27 in The BMJ.Tom Moberly, a writer for The BMJ, described the inc…
Learn MoreU.S. Livestock, Pet Industries Pose Disease Threat to People
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — American industry engages in some of the same high-risk practices as other countries in keeping and selling commercial animals that have the potential for triggering outbreaks of disease among humans, a new rep…
Learn MoreBiden Announces Measures Aimed at Limiting Health Care Costs
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New federal initiatives could help save Americans money on health care costs.
President Joe Biden announced plans Friday to target surprise medical bills, scam insurance, and third-party credit cards and loans …
Learn MorePfizer Warns of Shortage of Antibiotic Used to Fight Syphilis
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Infectious disease experts are warning that a shortage of a key antibiotic for treating syphilis could make it hard to fight the spread of the disease.The United States already has a big problem with syphilis, …
Learn MoreMantener unos niveles estables de colesterol podría ayudar a proteger de la demencia
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Las fluctuaciones en los niveles de grasa en sangre aumentan las probabilidades de recibir un diagnóstico de enfermedad de Alzheimer?Sí, sugiere un nuevo estudio, que encontró que los niveles fluctuantes…
Learn MoreLa FDA envía una advertencia a las compañías que venden productos de THC que parecen dulces y galletas
MIÉRCOLES, 5 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Varias compañías están vendiendo imitaciones de artículos alimenticios que tienen el potencial de engañar a las personas, incluso a los niños, y hacer que consuman unas cantidades peligrosas de cannabi…
Learn MoreTomar medicamentos para el TDAH no aumenta el riesgo de abuso de drogas en el futuro de un niño: estudio
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los medicamentos estimulantes, como el Ritalin, se recetan con frecuencia para ayudar a tratar los síntomas del trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH), pero ha habido preocupaciones resp…
Learn MoreEl sueño es una defensa clave para los afroamericanos con un riesgo genético de Alzheimer
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Muchos expertos aconsejan dormir bien de noche. Para los afroamericanos que portan una variante genética vinculada con la enfermedad de Alzheimer, este descanso podría resultar protector, plantea un nuevo…
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