Delaying Ileostomy Reversal Does Not Increase Postop Complications
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Delaying ileostomy reversal surgery does not affect the risk for postoperative complications, but loss of microbiota is associated with the incidence of complications, according to a study published online Apri…
Learn MoreStatin Use Cuts Five-Year Stroke Risk for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Statin use is associated with a lower risk for incident stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in a duration-dependent manner among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at …
Learn MoreFDA Approves First Nonhormonal Drug to Ease Menopause Hot Flashes
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first nonhormonal medication aimed at easing menopause hot flashes.The new pill, called Veozah (fezolinetant), is a neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antag…
Learn MoreTraces of Human DNA Are Everywhere in the Environment
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Detailed remnants of human DNA can be found just about everywhere that people have been, a surprising finding that raises a host of ethical issues for researchers, a new study says.Environmental samples of huma…
Learn MoreAHA News: Her Husband and Her ‘Indomitable Spirit’ Keep Her Going Since a Stroke at 43
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Cécile Boynton texted Mark, her husband of five months, that she was on her way home from work. They would then head over to their personal trainer for a workout session.The two had met a few y…
Learn MoreMarijuana Users Have Triple the Odds for Leg Artery Disease, Study Suggests
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smoking cigarettes has long been linked to peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where the buildup of plaque narrows arteries and limits blood flow to the legs or arms. Now, a new study suggests that mar…
Learn MoreIs That Hand-Me-Down Crib or Stroller Safe? Most Parents Unsure, Survey Finds
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Baby equipment is costly, so many parents buy it used, but they’re not always sure whether it’s still safe, a nationwide poll reveals.About half of the 932 parents surveyed in February said they had used pre-own…
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