AHA News: Understanding the Link Between Long COVID and Mental Health Conditions
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Researchers have long understood that people with chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, are at increased risk for depression. The same may be true for people with COVID-19 sympto…
Learn MoreResidential Fine Particulate Matter Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher residential levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are associated with higher rates of incident dementia, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Boya Zhang, Ph.D., …
Learn MorePandemic Tied to Greater Weight Gain in Youths 10 to 12 Years Old
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There were significantly greater increases in body mass index (BMI) over time in 10- to 12-year-old youth during the COVID-19 pandemic versus before the pandemic, according to a research letter published onl…
Learn MoreMedian Door-in-Door-Out Time 174 Minutes for Interhospital Stroke Transfer
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with interhospital transfer for acute stroke, the median door-in-door-out time is 174 minutes, which is longer than current recommendations, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue o…
Learn MoreMagnesium Before Premature Birth at 30 to 34 Weeks Has Limited Benefit
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intravenous magnesium sulfate before preterm birth at 30 to 34 weeks of gestation does not improve child survival free of cerebral palsy, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the Journal of…
Learn MoreRisks for MDS/Leukemia Increased for Survivors of Common Lymphoid Neoplasms
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of common lymphoid neoplasms (LNs) have increased risks for therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia (tMDS/AML), although risks have been lower in more recent years, accordin…
Learn MoreWhat Is Aloe Vera Good For? Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Aloe vera has a reputation for healing in the holistic health community, but what’s real and what’s still being discovered?A registered dietician discusses the science supporting the use of aloe vera for good health. Discover what aloe vera is, its po…
Learn MoreImproved Outcomes Seen With Lower 2021 KDIGO BP Target
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The newly lowered Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) blood pressure (BP) target systolic BP (SBP) of
Learn MoreExercise During Pregnancy Well Tolerated by Both Maternal, Fetal Measures
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) are safe during pregnancy, according to a study recently published in Sports Medicine.Jenna B. Wowdzia, from Uni…
Learn MoreWhat Is Ginger Good For? Health Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Ginger is more than just a common spice found in your kitchen; it’s also a popular ingredient in alternative and holistic medicine.Have you ever wondered about the benefits of ginger for your health?In this article, D. Craig Hopp, deputy director of t…
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