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Heart Risk Factors Can Be Recipe for Dementia

MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests.Previous research has linked heart health threats such as high blood pressure, diabetes an…

Fewer Adults With ADHD Have ‘Excellent’ Mental Health

MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an encouraging finding, accordin…

More Pets Being Poisoned by Pot, New Study Finds

Un estudio nuevo halló que más mascotas se están envenenando con la marihuana

As Pandemic Continues, Advice for Parents on How to Manage Anxiety in Kids

SUNDAY, April 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic is common among young children, and parents may wonder how to quell those concerns.An expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston has some advice.”Parents should have …

Online Program Helps Stroke Survivors Recover

SATURDAY, April 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A healthier lifestyle is recommended for stroke survivors, but that’s often easier said than done. Now, online programs are coming to the rescue, according to a new study.”Online platforms are a viable and …

FDA Warns About Genetic Noninvasive Prenatal Screening Tests

FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) tests may yield false results or inappropriate interpretations of results, according to a safety communication issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. NIPS tests…

Male Teens With Sickle Cell Disease Unaware of Related Fertility Issues

FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many adolescent and young men with sickle cell disease (SCD) and their caregivers are unaware of fertility concerns associated with the disease, according to a study published online April 20 in Blood Advance…

U.S. Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Rule for International Travelers at Land Borders

FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — International travelers who arrive in the United States through land ports or ferry terminals will still need to show they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, U.S. officials said Thursday.
But unlike…

Drug Interaction Checkers Could Have Caught Adverse Events

FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Use of drug interaction checkers could have identified several drug-drug interaction (DDI)-associated adverse drug reactions, including severe and life-threatening events among patients with COVID-19, accordi…