Tough-to-Diagnose Hip Condition Caused Her ‘Excruciating Pain’ Until She Got a New Type of Surgery
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New York-based physical therapist Brittany Garrett, now 33, was sidelined by excruciating hip pain for close to eight years before she got an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.She tried physical the…
Learn MoreCensus Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The median age of Americans hit a record high of nearly 39 in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.In 2000, the median age was 35, and in 1980 it was 30 — meaning half of Americans were older, half you…
Learn MoreYou’ve Suffered Whiplash: Know the Symptoms & Treatments
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Whiplash — an often underestimated injury that can strike in the aftermath of a collision — inflicts injury and pain on its unsuspecting victims.If you find yourself grappling with the relentless effects of …
Learn MoreWhen Does Menopause Start? What to Expect at Any Age
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life. If you suspect you are experiencing symptoms, you may wonder at what age does menopause start. Typically, it occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. This articl…
Learn MoreAHA News: Young Girl Who Endured Heart Defect and Stroke Is Now a Healthy Adult
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Seeing Shelby Lombardo’s white blood cell counts periodically spike, her pediatrician thought the then-4-year-old had leukemia. But a test for the disease came back negative.Other doctors di…
Learn MoreHead Injury Outcomes Could Take Years to Unfold
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-term effects, much like a chronic condition, a new study says.Looking at hundreds of patients, researchers found that problems related to traumatic brain injuries…
Learn MoreFirst Chicken Meat Grown in Labs Gets U.S. Approval
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Americans could soon be eating “lab-grown” chicken at upscale restaurants after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved products made by two companies on Wednesday. Upside Foods and Good Meat, both based …
Learn MoreCDC Panel Backs RSV Shots for Seniors
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An advisory panel of the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Wednesday to recommend the first RSV vaccines for seniors.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has already approved the vacci…
Learn MoreStray Cats Shed Toxoplasmosis Parasites in Cities, Especially in Warm Weather
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wild and feral cats appear to release more toxoplasmosis parasites in places densely populated with people, new research suggests. These cats also “shed” more when the temperature is warmer, a significant fi…
Learn MoreDiet Heavy in Omega-3s Might Help Slow ALS
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Consuming omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil and walnuts may help slow the decline in physical function related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), new research suggests.ALS (formerly known as Lou Geh…
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