Hate Long Workouts? ‘Activity Snacks’ May Work for You
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking a quick walk or doing squats after you eat may help you retain muscle mass as you age, new research suggests.So-called “activity snacks” — short bouts of exercise — may help maintain muscle mass and qu…
Learn MoreVitamin D Could Help Extend Your Life: Study
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A vitamin D deficiency puts you at risk for more than just weakened bones, a major new study reports.Too little vitamin D in your system can increase your overall risk of premature death, as well as your spe…
Learn MoreToddlers Nap a Lot – and Then They Don’t. New Research Uncovers Why
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Why do some preschoolers refuse naps while others have a meltdown without an afternoon snooze? Researchers suspect it may have a lot to do with a specific memory-related part of the brain.While young children…
Learn MoreUSPSTF: Evidence Still Lacking for Routine Skin Cancer Screening
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic adolescents and adults for skin…
Learn MoreIDSA: Vaccination Program Yielded Large Declines in Varicella Incidence
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Varicella vaccination resulted in a 99 percent reduction in the incidence of varicella among persons aged younger than 20 years, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases…
Learn MoreIDSA: Long-Term Follow-Up Reported for Early Initiation of ART in HIV
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Initiating antiretroviral treatment (ART) early in the course of HIV infection results in better outcomes compared with deferred initiation, although the difference in ongoing excess risk is reduced with long…
Learn MoreVentilator-Free Days Comparable With Lower, Higher SpO₂ target
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The number of ventilator-free days does not differ for critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation with a lower, intermediate, or higher target for oxygen saturation, according to a study published…
Learn MoreMany Females Receiving HPV Vaccination After Recommended Age
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many females receive human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination after the recommended ages, often after sexual debut, according to a research letter published online Oct. 21 in JAMA Network Open.Didem Egemen, Ph….
Learn MoreCardiovascular Events Up for Individuals Hospitalized With COVID-19
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The risk for incident cardiovascular events is increased for individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Heart.Zahra Raisi-Estabragh, Ph.D., from Queen Mary Univer…
Learn MoreBMI in Young Males Linked to A-Fib Risk, Outcomes
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Increasing body mass index (BMI) in young males is associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) and with worse outcomes among those diagnosed with AF, according to a study published online O…
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