Spinal Cord Injury Could Harm Immune System
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A severe spinal cord injury is traumatic enough, but new research now shows that trauma can trigger an immune deficiency that puts patients at risk for developing life-threatening infections. A new study fro…
Learn More‘Browning Lotions’ Are the Latest Summertime Trend, But Are They Safe?
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People are using “browning lotions” to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers.Browning lotions work with the sun’s UV rays to darken skin faster….
Learn MoreAre Your Allergies Ready to Head Off to College?
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As you stare down your freshman year of college and contemplate living away from home, you’re probably facing a few “firsts”: First roommate who isn’t a sibling; first time fending for yourself to make sure …
Learn MoreAs Pickleball’s Popularity Rises, So Do Related Injuries
TUESDAY, July 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball has burst onto the scene, inspiring people of all ages to pick up a paddle.But as with any sport, it’s possible to get hurt. Some best practices can help prevent injuries, according to a sports medi…
Learn MoreThe Vet Says Your Dog Has Cushing’s Disease: What Is It?
TUESDAY, July 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Like humans, older dogs can be prone to a variety of health issues.Among the maladies that middle-aged and older dogs experience is Cushing’s disease, when the body produces too much of a hormone called cortiso…
Learn MoreWhat’s in the Water? Maybe Germs That Could Harm You
TUESDAY, July 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Under the surface of your favorite swimming pool, beach and lakes, hazards too small to be seen by the naked eye may await.And these bacteria, viruses and parasites can turn a refreshing plunge into a nasty in…
Learn MoreAnother Enemy on the Front Lines in Ukraine: Antibiotic-Resistant Germs
TUESDAY, July 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Bacteria found in hospital patients in Ukraine is showing extreme antibiotic resistance, making it harder to treat the wounded and ill in this war-torn country, new research warns.“I am quite thick-skinned and…
Learn MoreIncidence of Foodborne Pathogens Back to Prepandemic Levels
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During 2022, the incidence of pathogens commonly transmitted through food generally increased to prepandemic levels, according to research published in the June 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Learn MorePrevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Varies by Jurisdiction, Sociodemographics
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of individual and total adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), defined as preventable, potentially traumatic events, varies by jurisdiction and sociodemographic characteristics, according to rese…
Learn MoreCardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Reduced Cancer Incidence, Mortality in Men
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are associated with a reduced risk for incidence and mortality from specific cancers among men, according to a study published online June 29 in JAMA Network Ope…
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