American Academy of Neurology, April 22-27
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held from April 22 to 27 in Boston and attracted more than 38,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested i…
Learn MoreDirty Air & Lung Cancer: Detroit Study Shows How Your Neighborhood Matters
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Does where you live affect your risk for lung cancer? Just possibly, experts warn.Although cigarette smoking is the principal cause of most lung cancers, new research has found evidence that Americans who live …
Learn MoreExperts Recommend All Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a major change from its longstanding advice, an influential medical panel now recommends that women start mammography screening for breast cancer at age 40.The new guidance, from the U.S. Preventive Services…
Learn MoreAHA News: ‘Grief Is Not On Anyone Else’s Timeline’: The Varied Experiences of Coping With Loss
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Kyme Holman-Williamson was always close to her older brother, Eddie. So when she learned he needed a heart transplant, she immediately prepared a room for him in her Maryland home, where she co…
Learn MoreCold vs. Allergies: Which Do You Have? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As the seasons change and the weather shifts, it’s not uncommon to experience symptoms like sneezing, coughing and congestion. But how do you know if you’re dealing with a common cold or allergies? The two can …
Learn MoreMultiple Head Injuries May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk for Veterans
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who repeatedly suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may be more apt to develop Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.TBI can result from direct hits to the head or from indirect sources such as shockw…
Learn MoreAHA News: ‘Tu duelo no ocurre en el tiempo de otros’: las diversas experiencias de afrontar una pérdida
MARTES, 9 de mayo de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Kyme Holman-Williamson siempre estuvo muy apegada a Eddie, su hermano mayor. Así que cuando supo que él necesitaba un trasplante de corazón, inmediatamente le preparó una habitación en su …
Learn MoreFDA Experts to Consider First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As a U.S. Food Drug Administration advisory panel prepares to weigh whether to recommend that a birth control pill be sold over the counter in this country, a coalition of advocates on Monday called attention t…
Learn MorePsychologists’ Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens’ Use of Social Media
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s easy for kids to get drawn into Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok, and a leading U.S. psychologists’ group warns they need some training in social media literacy beforehand. The American Psychological Associat…
Learn MoreShould All U.S. Newborns Undergo Genomic Testing?
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While newborns are only screened for about 60 treatable conditions, there are hundreds of genetic disorders that have targeted treatments. Now, a national survey of experts in rare diseases found the vast major…
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