Prescriptions for Chronic Conditions Underused in U.S. Jails, Prisons
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prescription medications for chronic conditions are substantially underused in U.S. jails and state prisons, according to a study published online April 14 in JAMA Health Forum.Jill Curran, from Johns Hopkins…
Learn MoreGut Microbiome Changes Throughout the Day and With the Seasons
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Half of the cells in your body aren’t human — and a new study suggests that many critical to your health oscillate by the hour, day and even the season.The human body contains about 40 trillion bacteria, viru…
Learn MoreAHA News: Hispanic People – Especially Men – Are Less Likely to See a Doctor, and the Reasons Can Be Complex
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Language barriers, cultural differences and systemic health inequities are among the reasons many Latino people, particularly men, avoid doctor visits – and that could lead to dire outcomes, …
Learn MoreRacial, Ethnic Disparities Seen for Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Racial and ethnic disparities exist in the initiation of subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (SCIT) among patients with allergic rhinitis (AR), according to a study recently published in the Journal of Allergy…
Learn MoreThird-Party Assisted Reproduction Does Not Influence Psychological Adjustment
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Third-party assisted reproduction does not interfere with the development of positive mother-child relationships or psychological adjustment in young adulthood, according to a study published online April 13 …
Learn MorePremature Atrial, Ventricular Contractions Linked to Cardiovascular Events
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Premature contractions detected on wearable-format electrocardiograms (ECGs) are associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure among individuals without cardiovascular disea…
Learn MoreAHA News: Es menos probable que la gente hispana, especialmente los hombres, consulten a un médico. Los motivos pueden ser complejos.
VIERNES, 28 de abril de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Las barreras del idioma, las diferencias culturales y las desigualdades sistémicas en la salud son algunos de los motivos por los cuales muchas personas latinas, en particular los hombr…
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