Nearby Nature Does Not Protect Against Early Childhood Eczema
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Greenness around the home during early childhood does not seem to protect against eczema, according to a study published online April 7 in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.Minna Lukkarinen, from University of…
Learn MoreIncreasing Physical Activity After Stroke Tied to Good Functional Outcomes at Six Months
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Increased physical activity following a stroke is associated with functional recovery at six months, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Network Open.Dongni Buvarp, M.D., Ph.D., from Universit…
Learn MoreOpioid Exposure Higher Among Adults With Cerebral Palsy Versus Those Without
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) are more likely to be exposed to opioids and for a longer duration than adults without CP, according to a study published online March 10 in the International Journal of Clinic…
Learn MorePreterm Birth, Large for Gestational Age Increase A-Fib Risk Up to Middle Age
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preterm birth and being large for gestational age (GA) at birth are associated with increased risks for atrial fibrillation (AF) up to middle age independently of familial factors, according to a study publis…
Learn MoreTransgender Women May Be Underdiagnosed With Prostate Cancer
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prostate cancer is not that rare among transgender women, according to a research letter published online April 29 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Farnoosh Nik-Ahd, M.D., from the Universit…
Learn MoreBariatric-Metabolic Surgery Effective for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Treatment
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), bariatric-metabolic surgery is more effective than lifestyle modification plus best medical care, according to a study published online April 20 in The L…
Learn MoreSpring, Summer Is Peak Time for Dogs Biting Kids
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the spring and summer, everyone races outside with their dogs to enjoy the warmer weather, but a new study suggests there is a downside to that.More children are bitten by dogs in those months, according t…
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