Recommendations Updated for Flu Vaccine in Children
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been updated for influenza vaccination among U.S. children for the 2023 to 2024 season, according to a policy statement and accompanying technical report from the American Academy of Pedi…
Learn MoreAI Does Not Improve Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia Detection Rate
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Computer-aided detection (CADe) during colonoscopy to identify advanced colorectal neoplasias and adenomas and the benefits and harms of CADe were explored in both a randomized trial and systematic review, bo…
Learn MoreEat Your Veggies: Writing ‘Produce Prescriptions’ Could Boost Patients’ Health
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An apple a day may be just what the doctor ordered.New research on “produce prescription” programs finds that when access to free fruits and vegetables is offered, recipients see measurable benefits in health…
Learn MoreAHA News: The Real-Life Health Effects of Fantasy Sports
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Fantasy sports are full of contrasts. They use stats from real athletes to build make-believe teams. They fuel both casual fun with friends and a seriously lucrative industry.And while nobody…
Learn MoreESC: Semaglutide Beneficial for HFpEF Patients With Obesity
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and obesity, semaglutide is associated with a larger reduction in symptoms and physical limitations, according to a study published online Aug….
Learn MoreCommon Cancer Screenings May Not Extend Life Longevity
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cancer screening may not actually extend lives, with the possible exception of colorectal cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy, according to a review published online Aug. 28 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Michael …
Learn MoreVasectomy Rate Increased in U.S. Men From 2014 to 2021
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Vasectomy rates increased in the United States from 2014 to 2021 among privately insured men, according to a study recently published online in Urology.Zhong Huang, from University of Chicago, and colleagues …
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