Pandemic Tied to Greater Weight Gain in Youths 10 to 12 Years Old
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There were significantly greater increases in body mass index (BMI) over time in 10- to 12-year-old youth during the COVID-19 pandemic versus before the pandemic, according to a research letter published onl…
Learn MoreMedian Door-in-Door-Out Time 174 Minutes for Interhospital Stroke Transfer
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with interhospital transfer for acute stroke, the median door-in-door-out time is 174 minutes, which is longer than current recommendations, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue o…
Learn MoreMagnesium Before Premature Birth at 30 to 34 Weeks Has Limited Benefit
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intravenous magnesium sulfate before preterm birth at 30 to 34 weeks of gestation does not improve child survival free of cerebral palsy, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the Journal of…
Learn MoreRisks for MDS/Leukemia Increased for Survivors of Common Lymphoid Neoplasms
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of common lymphoid neoplasms (LNs) have increased risks for therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia (tMDS/AML), although risks have been lower in more recent years, accordin…
Learn MoreWhat Is Aloe Vera Good For? Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Aloe vera has a reputation for healing in the holistic health community, but what’s real and what’s still being discovered?A registered dietician discusses the science supporting the use of aloe vera for good health. Discover what aloe vera is, its po…
Learn MoreImproved Outcomes Seen With Lower 2021 KDIGO BP Target
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The newly lowered Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) blood pressure (BP) target systolic BP (SBP) of
Learn MoreExercise During Pregnancy Well Tolerated by Both Maternal, Fetal Measures
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) are safe during pregnancy, according to a study recently published in Sports Medicine.Jenna B. Wowdzia, from Uni…
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