Type 2 Diabetes: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
People living with type 2 diabetes face several significant health challenges.The condition, which affects more than 10% of Americans, puts people at increased risk for debilitating medical issues like heart, kidney and eye damage, according to the U….
Learn More1 in 5 Kids Had Long COVID Symptoms Months After Infection
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Close to one-fifth of kids with COVID-19 may still have lingering symptoms months after their initial infection, new research finds.The review, of 31 international studies, found that over 16% of children and …
Learn MoreOmega-3s May Preserve Lung Health
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study offers strong evidence that eating fish or supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids supports lung health.The finding underscores the importance of including fish and other sources of omega-3s in …
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free Women: Study
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women who have survived breast cancer age faster than women who have never had to survive the disease.The treatment they received impacted their aging rates, according to a new study from Moffitt Cancer Center…
Learn MoreBlood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked to Dementia Risk After Air Pollution Exposure
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have reported a link between air pollution and dementia risk, but they haven’t had a good understanding of the mechanisms behind this association. Now, a new study provides some answers. “In this s…
Learn MoreHow NSAIDs Can Make a C. Difficile Infection Worse
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aspirin, naproxen and other common pain medications known as NSAIDs worsen gastrointestinal infections caused by a bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), new research shows.NSAIDs (nonsteroidal…
Learn MoreDad’s Mental Illness Raises Risk of Premature Birth
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s not only a mother’s mental health that is tied to the risk for preterm birth — the father’s matters, too.New research found that the risk of premature birth was higher for infants whose mothers or fathers…
Learn More5 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Sports Season
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Competitive sports can be a lot of fun for kids and teens, but starting a new season requires some planning.Nemours TeensHealth offers some suggestions for kids and teens who are taking up a new sport or begin…
Learn MorePrevalence of Arthritis 305 Per 100,000 Children, Teens in U.S.
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of arthritis is 305 per 100,000 children and adolescents in the United States, with higher prevalence among non-Hispanic Black or African American versus non-Hispanic White children and adoles…
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