Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear form of arthritis as you age.This is the main finding from a new study that examine…
Learn MoreMarriage, Children Tied to Earnings Penalty for Female Physicians
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Being married with children is associated with a greater earnings penalty for female physicians, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Health Forum.Lucy Skinner, from Geisel School of Medici…
Learn MoreRisk of Developing Osteoarthritis Increased for Patients With Atopic Disease
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with atopic disease have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online March 27 in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease.Matthew C. Baker, M.D., from Stanford …
Learn MoreHypertension in Teens Tied to Heart Damage
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hypertension may precede premature cardiac damage in young adults, according to a study published online March 2 in The Journal of Pediatrics.Andrew O. Agbaje, M.D., from University of Eastern Finland in Kuo…
Learn MoreEndogenous Ghrelin Tied to Weight Gain in Patients With Anorexia
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Endogenous ghrelin is associated with longitudinal weight gain in girls and young women with anorexia nervosa, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Youngjung R. Kim, M.D., Ph.D…
Learn MoreHydroxyurea Underused in Youth With Sickle Cell
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Few youths with sickle cell anemia (SCA) receive hydroxyurea despite national guidelines recommending its use, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Sarah L. Reeves, Ph.D., from…
Learn MoreOlder Adults With Food Insecurity Face Faster Decline in Executive Function
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Food insecurity is common among community-dwelling older adults and is associated with a decline in executive function, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Boeun Kim, Ph.D., M…
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