Why Instant Noodles Are a Danger to Your Kids
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ramen danger: A steaming cup of instant noodles is a big cause of scald injuries in children, researchers report.A new study that examined pediatric admissions at University of Chicago Medicine for burn inju…
Learn MoreAvoid These 15 Foods to Lower Your Salt Intake
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans eat too much salt and more than a dozen favorite and convenience foods are largely to blame.Nearly 90% of Americans exceed dietary guidelines for sodium intake, a risk factor for high blood pressur…
Learn MoreNew Screen Might Spot More Cases of Hidden COPD
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Doctors could soon have a new tool to help diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).A questionnaire called CAPTURE successfully identified almost half of clinical trial participants who had mode…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Says Opioid Overdose Antidote Safe to Sell Over-the-Counter
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose should be sold over-the-counter, two expert panels to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended Wednesday.Research has shown that wider availability …
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‘The Last of Us’: How likely is a fungal apocalypse? The TV show’s outcome is very improbable, experts say, but it does highlight changes that make fungal infections a greater threat to human health in the real world. Read moreDo all older patients n…
Learn MoreNeighborhood Socioeconomic Status Tied to Mortality for Neurologic Conditions
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with 30-day mortality for common neurologic conditions, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in Neurology.Jay B. Lusk, from the Duke University…
Learn MoreFasting in Pregnancy Linked to Lower Birth Weight
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fasting during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight; however, dietary composition outside of fasting hours modifies this association, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in PLOS ONE.Fab…
Learn MorePrior Paid Medical Malpractice Claims Predict Future Claims Risk
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A single prior paid medical malpractice claim is associated with substantial, long-lived higher future claim risk, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in JAMA Health Forum.David A. Hyman, J.D., M….
Learn MoreDrugs With Low Clinical Benefit Show Higher Direct-to-Consumer Spending
WEDNESDAY Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among the top-selling U.S. drugs, those with lower added clinical benefit ratings and higher total drug sales have higher manufacturer spending on direct-to-consumer advertising, according to a study publish…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Considers Making Opioid Overdose Antidote More Easily Obtainable
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers are meeting Wednesday to discuss making generic naloxone hydrochloride available without requiring interaction with a pharmacist, CNN reported. Approval could happ…
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