Health Highlights, Nov. 15, 2021
Still feeling nervous about holiday gatherings? You’re not alone. A new survey finds that nearly three-fourths of Americans plan to celebrate only with household members, and 46% would require unvaccinated guests to test negative for COVID-19. Read mo…
Learn MoreLess Salt, More Potassium for a Healthier Heart: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) – You might want to put the salt shaker down and pick up a banana.Having less sodium and more potassium in your diet is linked to lower risk of heart disease, according to a new study involving more than 10,000 a…
Learn More11/15 — Long COVID Rare in College Athletes
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Long COVID is rare in college athletes, but those who have had COVID-19 should see a doctor if they have chest pain during activity, the authors of new study advise.The extent and effects of persistent symptom…
Learn MoreTrauma in Childhood Can Harm Health for a Lifetime: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As if suffering through a childhood trauma weren’t enough, new research suggests it might raise the risk of poor mental and physical health later in life.Researchers analyzed nearly 2,900 responses to the 2019…
Learn MoreLow-Dose CT Scans Can Diagnose Appendicitis
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — CT scans expose patients to radiation even as they help doctors spot serious health problems. Now a new study finds low-dose scans can readily spot appendicitis while reducing patients’ radiation exposure.”The…
Learn MoreExercise, Not Bed Rest, Can Speed Concussion Recovery
SUNDAY, Nov. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Contrary to long-held wisdom, teen athletes recover from concussions sooner if they do light aerobic exercise rather than resting in a dark room, new research suggests. Instead of so-called “cocoon therapy,” …
Learn MoreAre You at Risk for Pancreatic Cysts?
SATURDAY, Nov. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Pancreatic cysts can progress into cancer over time, an expert says, so it’s important to identify and monitor patients with these growths.Located between the stomach and the spine, the pancreas produces enz…
Learn MorePhysician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Nov. 8 to 12, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sour…
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