Supreme Court Lets Gender Dysphoria Ruling Stand in Win for Transgender Rights
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday let stand a federal appeals court ruling that found people with gender dysphoria should be protected against discrimination under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). “By d…
Learn MoreHormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Woman’s Risk for Chronic Reflux
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy may increase a woman’s risk for developing …
Learn MoreCertain Cancers Are on the Rise Among Hispanic Americans
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cancer death rates among Hispanic Americans have declined in general over the past two decades, but for certain cancers the outlook has only gotten worse, a new study finds.First, the good news: Thanks to impro…
Learn MoreOne Early Signal That Parkinson’s Progression Could Be Swift
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who have early hallucinations are at greater risk of faster mental decline, according to new research on the disease.These so-called “presence hallucinations…
Learn MoreAs Seniors’ Sense of Smell Declines, Their Risk for Depression Rises
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have found significant new evidence of a link between a decreased sense of smell and the risk of developing depression later in life.Known as hyposmia, or at its most profound, anosmia, the conditio…
Learn MoreMore Teens Worldwide Are Underestimating Their Weight
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fewer teens consider themselves overweight and more underestimate what they weigh, a perception concerning to experts worried about childhood obesity.These trends could reduce the effectiveness of public health…
Learn MoreYour Bond With Ticks Is Electric, Study Suggests
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could eliminating the static electricity that humans naturally give off lower the chances of a tick bite?Yes, claims new British research that demonstrates that while ticks can’t jump, they can land on a host t…
Learn MoreStay Independent of Allergies, Asthma This July Fourth
SUNDAY, July 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As outdoor gatherings begin for the Fourth of July holiday, a leading asthma and allergy group is offering suggestions on how to avoid those seasonal symptoms. “The Fourth of July is a great time to gather with…
Learn MoreFireworks for the 4th? Here’s Your Safety Checklist
SATURDAY, July 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – It’s been said many times, but it deserves repeating: Use caution when handling fireworks.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is repeating the message to try to help people avoid injuries to th…
Learn MoreImproved Long-Term Outcomes Seen for Teens With Cochlear Implants
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adolescents with cochlear implants (CIs) have better outcomes in terms of language, academic performance, and quality of life, according to a study published online June 29 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck S…
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