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1999 to 2020 Saw Rise in Poisoning, Firearm, and Injury Deaths

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From 1999 to 2020, death rates due to poisonings, firearms, and all other injuries increased substantially in the United States, according to a study published online July 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Wayne …

Food Insecurity Tied to Slightly Faster Memory Decline

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Food insecurity is associated with slightly faster memory decline in middle- to older-aged U.S. adults, according to a study published online July 3 in JAMA Network Open.Peiyi Lu, Ph.D., from Columbia Unive…

Recommendations Developed for Management of Acute Liver Failure

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the July issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the identification,…

Determinants of Overall Survival in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma Identified

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Factors associated with improved survival in metastatic uveal melanoma include female sex and use of anti‐cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen (CTLA)‐4 and anti‐programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) t…

Stressed? Depressed? Mindfulness Training Could Offer Long-Term Relief

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The centuries-old practice of mindfulness is having a moment in present times, and a new study finds the therapy can improve mental health for at least six months.Analyzing the results of 13 prior studies, …

AHA News: Summer Break Weight Gain Is Real, With Latino Children Especially at Risk

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — School’s out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the sun. But, summer’s also a time when many kids can gain weight quickly – and at unhealth…

Pickleball Injuries Are on the Rise. Why Are So Many Players Ignoring the Pain?

El aumento de peso en las vacaciones de verano es real, y los niños latinos corren alto riesgo

MIÉRCOLES, 12 de julio de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Durante el verano no hay escuela y millones de niños están en sus casas descansando, trabajando o jugando bajo el sol. Pero, el verano es también una temporada en la que muchos niños …

Water Fasting: Is It Safe? Is It for You?

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus.But whatever weight is lost during a water fast can come back quickly, while other heal…

As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball is a hot trend and it’s getting folks exercising who haven’t been so active in a long time.It’s also racking up injuries — both overuse type and acute traumas — often in those aged 50 and up.A ne…