Tori Bowie’s Death Highlights Race Gap in Maternal Death Rates
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a baby in the United States continues to be a risky proposition, particularly for Black women, according to a pair of new reports.The number of U.S. deliveries that resulted in severe, potentially life-…
Learn MoreNew U.S. Report on COVID Origins Refutes Wuhan Lab Leak Theory
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. intelligence officials have released a report that rejects some points made by those who say the new coronavirus leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China. The report was issued Friday in response to a Congressio…
Learn MoreA-Fib May Be Bigger Threat to Women’s Brains Than Men’s
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that women with a common form of irregular heartbeat may be at greater risk for cognitive decline than men.Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is linked with a higher risk for mental decline and d…
Learn MoreUsing Your Smartphone to Take Your Temperature? There’s Now an App for That
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smartphones are already handy devices, but researchers have now developed an additional use for them — to check for a fever.An app called FeverPhone is the first ever to transform a smartphone into a personal…
Learn MoreWhich Football Players Face Highest Odds for Brain Disorder CTE? New Findings May Tell
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The number and strength of head impacts, not concussions, cause degenerative brain injuries to football players, a new study suggests.That’s what appears to drive the growing number of cases of chronic traumat…
Learn MoreWhat Is Metastatic Breast Cancer & How Is It Treated?
by Maryam B. Lustberg, MD, MPH, Chief Of Breast Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer CenterJune 26, 2023 News0 comments
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Metastatic breast cancer can be a daunting diagnosis, but the prognosis has improved somewhat with advances in treatment.Also known as stage 4 breast cancer, metastatic cancer is defined as the spread of disea…
Learn MoreMenopause & Your Diet: Foods to Choose and Avoid
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition.Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this …
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