Rising COVID-19 Cases in U.S. Not Yet Cause for Alarm: Fauci
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Rising numbers of coronavirus infections in the United States are not surprising and not yet a cause for alarm, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious doctor, said Sunday.There are an average of 31,00…
Learn MoreCan AI Predict Cardiac Arrest Better Than a Doctor Can?
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new artificial intelligence approach can predict if and when heart patients might die of sudden cardiac arrest far more accurately than a doctor can, and could improve survival rates, according to its devel…
Learn MoreOlder Kids More Vulnerable to MIS-C: Study
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older children and teens are the most vulnerable to severe cases of a rare inflammatory disorder that can occur in youngsters who’ve had COVID-19, a new study finds. It included 232 children aged 18 and youn…
Learn MoreBlack Cancer Patients Frailer Than Their Peers
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older Black American cancer patients have higher rates of frailty and disability than their white peers, which may help explain why Black patients also have higher cancer death rates, new research suggests.Th…
Learn MoreSome Sick Patients Get Cosmetic Surgery to Boost Appearance
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Some patients with serious illnesses get cosmetic surgery to look healthier and be more comfortable in social situations or at work, a small study finds.Researchers interviewed 12 patients who had cosmetic su…
Learn MoreSitting Tai Chi Helps Stroke Survivors Recover
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds.Tai chi involves a series of slow movements of the hands, arms, neck,…
Learn MoreWalking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart
SUNDAY, April 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When the world gets you down, go for a walk and make your heart happy.Physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress and boost your mood, while reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke, acc…
Learn MoreDevices That Can Help You Get a Restful Night’s Sleep
SATURDAY, April 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re thinking about getting a device to help you sleep better, an expert offers some advice.Sleep-tracking devices range from those that record how much you sleep to those that monitor your sleep stages…
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