New Parasite Is Killing Sea Otters, and Might Pose Threat to People
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A rare strain of the parasite Toxoplasma has killed four sea otters along the California coast, raising concerns about a potential public health risk. “The appearance of this lethal type of Toxoplasma in co…
Learn MoreStatin Use Low for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic CVD
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Statin use is low for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), with the lowest use seen among Black and Hispanic adults, according to a study published online March 22 in JAMA …
Learn MoreAdverse Maternal Outcomes Up With Motor Vehicle Crashes in Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risk for adverse maternal outcomes is increased for women involved in motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) during pregnancy, according to a study published online March 20 in Injury Prevention.Ya-Hui Chang, fr…
Learn MoreChild, Caregiver Mortality Up in Low-Opportunity Neighborhoods
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children living in neighborhoods with low opportunities for health have an increased risk for child and caregiver mortality, according to a study published online March 22 in Pediatrics.Natalie Slopen, Sc….
Learn MoreChildren With Autism Less Likely to Receive Vision Screening
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are less likely to receive vision screening at well-child visits at ages 3 and 5 years than those without ASD, according to a study published online March 21 in…
Learn MoreDeath Count Climbs in Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eye Drops
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops has now killed three people.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa had led t…
Learn MoreWhen Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The death of a parent is heartbreaking for a child or teenager, and those who experience it are known to be at an increased risk for depression and other mental health issues later in life.But a new study …
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