Rheumatoid Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When you mention arthritis, most people think of osteoarthritis, where aging and wear-and-tear on the joints take their toll, but there is another type of arthritis that causes devastating damage after you…
Learn MoreVacations Are No Time to Take a Holiday From Allergy & Asthma Treatments
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Summer is almost here, and its arrival brings opportunities for many people – including those who suffer with allergies and asthma — to plan vacations away from home.A recent article titled “Allergies don’…
Learn MoreKnee Replacement More Challenging in People With Sickle Cell
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While joint reconstruction surgeries are fairly common, they may be anything but routine for people with sickle cell disease.Patients with the blood disorder who undergo total knee replacement are at a hig…
Learn MoreDietary Supplement Use Common in the United States
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dietary supplement (DS) use is common in the United States, according to a study published online April 18 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
Learn More2019 to 2021 Saw E-Cigarette Use Prevalence Increase in Younger Adults
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For younger adults, the prevalence of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use increased from 2019 to 2021, especially among those who never smoked cigarettes, according to a study published online April 18 in…
Learn MoreHigh Refractive Error Risk Increased for Offspring Exposed to HDP
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Offspring prenatally exposed to maternal hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP) have an increased risk for high refractive error (RE) in childhood, according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA Ne…
Learn MoreStimulant Misuse Rates Higher in Schools With More Students With Prescriptions
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Risk for nonmedical use of prescription stimulants (NUPS) is higher for schools with a greater proportion of the student body that uses stimulant therapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), …
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