Reproductive Factors Linked to Risk for Lung Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Reproductive factors, including early menarche, early menopause, and a shortened reproductive life span, are associated with increased risks for incident lung cancer, according to a study presented at the Int…
Learn MoreLorundrostat Effective for Lowering BP in Uncontrolled Hypertension
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The aldosterone synthase inhibitor lorundrostat is effective for lowering blood pressure among individuals with uncontrolled hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in the Journal of the …
Learn MoreUse of Nonselective β-Blockers Tied to Lower Risk for Total Knee Arthroplasty
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The use of nonselective β-blockers is associated with a lower likelihood of undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.Iskan…
Learn MoreIt’s Time to Start Preparing Against Flu, RSV & COVID-19
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Kids are back in school and it’s time to think about viruses, for both yourself and them.It could be an early flu season in the United States, if what happened in the Southern Hemisphere offers any insight, ac…
Learn MoreFolks With Chronic Reflux Face No Higher Risk for Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept 15, 2023 (HealthDay News)— Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the esophagus.“Previous studies have shown that i…
Learn MoreChoking Hazard Spurs Recall of Bath Toys Sold at Target
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) – If you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child’s toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.The toy is being recalled due to serious ingestion, choking and …
Learn MoreR.A.P.I.D.O. : Acronym & Campaign Helps Spanish Speakers Recognize a Stroke
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The American Stroke Association is promoting the acronym R.Á.P.I.D.O. as a way to raise awareness among Hispanic Americans about stroke symptoms and the need for quick action.Every second counts when someone …
Learn MoreParks, Playgrounds Built on Old Dump Sites Could Be Hotspots for Lead
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — That beautiful park you walk through could be hiding dangerous levels of lead. So, too, could the soil under the play equipment where your children slide and swing.New research in the United States finds tha…
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