Scientists Develop ‘All Species’ COVID Test
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers can now detect the COVID-19 virus in any animal using a new all-species test.It’s an advance that they say will help track COVID-19 variants in wild and domesticated animals.“Highly sensitive and s…
Learn MoreUndiagnosed Endometriosis Can Harm Fertility
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women with undiagnosed endometriosis had far fewer babies than their peers in the years preceding their diagnosis, according to new research.“Our findings suggest that doctors who see women suffering from pain…
Learn MoreEat These 6 Foods to Keep Your Adult Heart Strong
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Certain foods are key to reducing heart disease risk, so it’s important to eat them to stay healthy.A globally focused study looked at foods commonly considered to be healthy to better understand this.Consumin…
Learn MorePsychiatrists Tough to Find for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. seniors with mental health needs may not have much access to psychiatrists who could help them, new research shows. Despite an overall heightened demand for mental health services, nearly two-thirds of Me…
Learn MoreAim to Live Happier This Summer. Here’s How
SUNDAY, July 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It might seem like sunshine, vacation and time spent with family and friends will bring you happiness this summer. But sometimes it takes a little more effort, said Lina Begdache, an associate professor of heal…
Learn MoreDancing Your Way to Better Health
SATURDAY, July 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Someone who wants to work out, socialize and feel the beat at the same time may want to put on their dancing shoes.Dancing has many health benefits, according to a doctor from the Hospital for Special Surgery…
Learn MoreDistinct Connectivity Patterns Identified for TBI-Associated Depression
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) has distinct connectivity patterns, according to a study published online July 5 in Science Translational Medicine.Noting that depression associated with …
Learn MoreMore U.K. Hospital Doctors, General Practitioners Opting to Retire Early
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An increasing number of general practitioners in the United Kingdom are choosing to retire early, according to an article published online June 27 in The BMJ.Tom Moberly, a writer for The BMJ, described the inc…
Learn MoreU.S. Livestock, Pet Industries Pose Disease Threat to People
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — American industry engages in some of the same high-risk practices as other countries in keeping and selling commercial animals that have the potential for triggering outbreaks of disease among humans, a new rep…
Learn MoreBiden Announces Measures Aimed at Limiting Health Care Costs
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New federal initiatives could help save Americans money on health care costs.
President Joe Biden announced plans Friday to target surprise medical bills, scam insurance, and third-party credit cards and loans …