Federal Court Orders EPA to Re-examine Whether Roundup Causes Cancer
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) – A federal appeals court has ruled that the EPA must take another look at whether the key ingredient in the weed killer Roundup poses a cancer risk, although the product will remain on the market for now.In its …
Learn MoreAgeism Is Everywhere and Can Harm Health
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In a cancel culture where there’s zero tolerance for prejudice, at least one form of discrimination appears to be alive and well.Ageism involves prejudice based on people’s advancing age. It can be as overt as…
Learn MoreTongue, Lip Piercings May Harm Teeth and Gums
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting your tongue or lips pierced? Don’t be surprised when your dentist is unhappy about it. These piercings can do damage to your teeth and gums, a new study warns. “Our study found that many people with or…
Learn MoreMedicare’s Free Wellness Visit Can Prevent Diabetes Amputation
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Annual wellness visits covered by Medicare reduce diabetes patients’ risk of amputation by more than one-third, a new study finds.”Our results confirmed our hypothesis that Annual Wellness Visits are associate…
Learn MoreNeuro Symptoms of Long COVID May Persist for Months
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many COVID-19 long-haulers still have neurological symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems six months later, new research shows.The findings are the first from an ongoing study of long-haulers …
Learn MoreSqueaky or Furry: New Insights Into Dogs’ Love of Toys
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — What goes through your dog’s mind when you tell him to find his favorite toy?Hungarian researchers say Fido relies on a mental image based on sensory features. Dogs call to mind the way that toy looks, feels a…
Learn MoreWhat Anesthesia Works Best for Hip Fracture Surgery?
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients who have spinal anesthesia while doctors repair a broken hip have more pain and need more prescription painkillers afterward than those given general anesthesia, a new study finds.Spinal anesthesia is…
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