Over Half of People With Autoimmune Conditions Suffer Depression, Anxiety
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More than half of all patients with autoimmune diseases also suffer from depression and anxiety — but most are never asked about their mental health, a new study finds. Surveying more than 1,800 patients, …
Learn MoreLess Than Two-Thirds of High-Risk Women Get Heart Screening After Having a Baby
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many women are not being counseled about heart disease after giving birth, a new study finds.Only 60% of at-risk women said they were advised about heart health at their postpartum checkup, researchers say….
Learn MoreThe Earlier MS Is Treated, the Better
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients who get treatment for multiple sclerosis at the earliest signs of disease may have a lower risk of disability later, new research suggests.Among nearly 600 patients, there were lower odds of disabi…
Learn MoreIncidence of IBD 10.9 Per 100,000 Person-Years in the United States
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is 10.9 per 100,000 person-years and prevalence is 721 per 100,000 population, according to a study published online July 20 in Gastroenterology.James D. Lewi…
Learn More9.0 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Repetitive Strain Injuries in 2021
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In 2021, 9.0 percent of U.S. adults had repetitive strain injuries in the past three months, according to a study published online July 25 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the U….
Learn MoreReport Quantifies Misdiagnosis of Dangerous Diseases in the United States
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Misdiagnosis of dangerous diseases results in an estimated 795,000 Americans with permanent morbidity or mortality, according to a study published online July 17 in BMJ Quality & Safety.David E. Newman-Toker,…
Learn MoreGlobally, Higher Daily Consumption of Soft Drinks Tied to Obesity Risk in Teens
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of daily consumption of soft drinks is associated with the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescent students globally, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Network…
Learn MoreEPA Awards $58 Million to Help Schools, Day Care Centers Remove Lead From Drinking Water
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration on Monday awarded $58 million in grants to help schools and daycare centers remove lead from drinking water. The announcement came during an event in Boston.”I am excited to join loca…
Learn MoreEPA Awards $58 Million to Help Schools, Day Care Centers Remove Lead From Drinking Water
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration on Monday awarded $58 million in grants to help schools and daycare centers remove lead from drinking water. The announcement came during an event in Boston.”I am excited to join loca…
Learn MoreHow Common Are Co-Infections With COVID, Flu, RSV?
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Results from more than 26,000 respiratory tests in late 2022 found simultaneous infections with COVID-19, influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in more than 1% of positive tests.Co-infections were es…
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