Hypertension While Lying Down Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having hypertension while in a supine position is associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), CVD-related events, and death, according to a study presented at the American Heart Associa…
Learn MoreCalifornia Legislature First to Pass Ban on 4 Food Additives Linked to Health Issues
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — California is on track to become the first state to ban four food additives that some experts have linked to health issues ranging from behavioral problems in children to reproductive issues to cancer in l…
Learn MoreTestosterone Therapy Tied to Better Mental Health
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Testosterone therapy significantly decreases gender dysphoria, depression, and suicidality in transgender and gender-diverse individuals desiring testosterone therapy, according to a study published online…
Learn MoreCardiac Arrest Survival Lower at EMS Agencies Serving Minority Populations
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Risk-standardized survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are lower for emergency medical service (EMS) agencies working in Black and Hispanic catchment areas than those in White catchment…
Learn MoreHypoattenuation Thickening on CT Prognostic After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), high-grade hypoattenuation thickening (HAT) at follow-up computed tomography (CT) is associated with higher stroke r…
Learn MoreCan You Still Get COVID Tests for Free?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are gradually increasing in the United States, as two new variants gain a foothold in the nation. And with that rise, more people are looking for COVID test kits.Hospit…
Learn MoreCDC Panel Gives Support to New COVID-19 Booster Shots
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Following an approval granted Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an expert panel from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday also signed off on new COVID-19 boosters f…
Learn MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Cancer Stages & Grades
One of the first questions many newly diagnosed cancer patients have is how advanced their disease is.With 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year in the United States, understanding cancer stages and grades can better inform your treatment d…
Learn MoreViagra: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
As men age, the likelihood of erectile dysfunction (ED) becomes more common.At age 40, around about 4 in 10 men may struggle with ED. This number climbs to nearly 70% by the time they reach 70 years old, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Complete ED …
Learn MoreDisney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child’s Self-Image?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For parents worried about how Disney princesses might impact their child’s self-image, a new study is saying, “Let it go.”“In children’s media, about 60% of the characters are men and boys, they’re male. A…
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