Latex Allergy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a latex allergy is no fun, but it can be a real challenge for health professionals who have to work with a wide variety of medical equipment that can contain the allergen.Latex allergy can trigger a rang…
Learn MoreAdverse Childhood Experiences Common for Teens Before, During COVID-19
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adverse childhood experience (ACE) exposure was common before and during the pandemic, and new ACEs were more likely among those who had multiple ACEs before or early in the pandemic, according to a study publi…
Learn MoreUSPSTF Recommends Biennial Screening Mammography From 40 to 74
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends biennial screening mammography for women ages 40 to 74 years. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online…
Learn MoreAdvanced Liver Disease Up With Heavy Alcohol Use With, Without Metabolic Syndrome
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Increases in advanced liver disease are seen with heavy alcohol use, with or without metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a research letter published online May 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Noting th…
Learn MorePopulation Genomic Screening for Three Conditions Likely Cost-Effective
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Conducting screening tests for three common genetic disorders could be cost-effective at a population level for adults younger than 40 years of age, according to a study published online May 9 in the Annals of …
Learn MoreOne in Four Young Male Cases of Schizophrenia Could Be Prevented
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young men might be particularly susceptible to the effects of cannabis on schizophrenia, according to a study published online May 4 in Psychological Medicine.Carsten Hjorthøj, Ph.D., from the University of Cop…
Learn MoreMobile Phone Use Tied to Higher Risk for New-Onset Hypertension
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mobile phone use for making or receiving calls was significantly associated with a higher risk for new-onset hypertension, according to a study published online May 4 in the European Heart Journal: Digital Heal…
Learn MoreDisrupted Rest-Wakeful Rhythms Tied to Greater Schizophrenia Severity
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Disrupted rhythms of rest and wakefulness may worsen symptoms in schizophrenia patients, according to a study published online April 14 in Molecular Psychiatry.Ahmad Mayeli, Ph.D., from University of Pittsburgh…
Learn MoreHead-to-Head Study Finds Which Diabetes Meds Are Best for the Heart
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There are many medications for type 2 diabetes, but one class may stand out for protecting the heart, a new study suggests.The study, of thousands of U.S. veterans with diabetes, found that those who added drug…
Learn MoreScreening Recommendations Updated for Increased Breast Cancer Risk
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women with higher-than-average breast cancer risk should initiate screening at a younger age, starting annual mammography at ages 25 to 40 years in addition to risk-based supplemental magnetic resonance imaging…
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