Oil & Gas Production Takes Toll in U.S. Lives, Health Costs
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pollutants produced by the U.S. oil and gas industry cause thousands of deaths and cost the country tens of billions in health care expenses, a new study reports.Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), fine particulate matter a…
Learn MoreGERD Increases Risk for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study published online April 20 in the European Respiratory Journal.Carl J. Reynolds, M.B.B.S, fr…
Learn MoreVestibular Dysfunction May Be Modifiable Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Vestibular dysfunction is a potentially modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline, according to a study published online April 4 in Frontiers in Neuroscience.Jiake Zhong, from the Beijing Tsinghua Changgung H…
Learn MoreTriple Semicircular Canal Plugging Effective for Advanced Meniere Disease
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Triple semicircular canal plugging (TSCP) is comparable to labyrinthectomy for the control of vertigo with Meniere disease (MD) while better preserving hearing, according to a study published online April 10 in …
Learn MoreEveryday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount of time younger generations spend online every day — and the harms that habit can bring.But now a new study of older adults sugg…
Learn MoreAHA News: Report Details How to Fine-Tune Asian Diets For Better Heart Health
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Just as the term “Asian American” encompasses a vast number of people and cultures, the idea of an “Asian diet” oversimplifies differences in what they eat, a new report on heart health says.Und…
Learn MoreHealthy Living Cuts the Odds That High-Risk Breast Cancer Will Return
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — High-risk breast cancer patients can take action to help stop their disease from coming back or killing them.The same healthy habits that leading cancer organizations recommend to prevent cancer appear to make a…
Learn MoreObesity Can Raise Odds for Post-Surgical Complications
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Here’s one more reason to watch your weight: Obesity can increase your odds for serious complications after surgery.Compared with patients of normal weight, those who are obese are at greater risk for developing…
Learn MoreQuitting Smoking Earlier Is Always Better for Lung Cancer Survival
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Quitting smoking will have benefits, even for those who are later diagnosed with lung cancer, new research indicates. While often studies compare outcomes for smokers vs. never smokers, investigators found that …
Learn MoreFDA Approves First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Arthritis in Dogs
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Man’s aging best friend has a new treatment to dull osteoarthritis pain as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval Friday of the first monoclonal antibody for dogs.Called Librela, the bedi…
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