Tori Bowie’s Death Highlights Race Gap in Maternal Death Rates
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a baby in the United States continues to be a risky proposition, particularly for Black women, according to a pair of new reports.The number of U.S. deliveries that resulted in severe, potentially life-…
Learn MoreNew U.S. Report on COVID Origins Refutes Wuhan Lab Leak Theory
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. intelligence officials have released a report that rejects some points made by those who say the new coronavirus leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China. The report was issued Friday in response to a Congressio…
Learn MoreA-Fib May Be Bigger Threat to Women’s Brains Than Men’s
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that women with a common form of irregular heartbeat may be at greater risk for cognitive decline than men.Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is linked with a higher risk for mental decline and d…
Learn MoreUsing Your Smartphone to Take Your Temperature? There’s Now an App for That
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smartphones are already handy devices, but researchers have now developed an additional use for them — to check for a fever.An app called FeverPhone is the first ever to transform a smartphone into a personal…
Learn MoreWhich Football Players Face Highest Odds for Brain Disorder CTE? New Findings May Tell
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The number and strength of head impacts, not concussions, cause degenerative brain injuries to football players, a new study suggests.That’s what appears to drive the growing number of cases of chronic traumat…
Learn MoreWhat Is Metastatic Breast Cancer & How Is It Treated?
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Metastatic breast cancer can be a daunting diagnosis, but the prognosis has improved somewhat with advances in treatment.Also known as stage 4 breast cancer, metastatic cancer is defined as the spread of disea…
Learn MoreMenopause & Your Diet: Foods to Choose and Avoid
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition.Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this …
Learn MoreProtect Your Baby From the Sun’s Harmful UV Rays
SUNDAY, June 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Summer’s here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays, too.It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double the risk for a deadly melano…
Learn MoreWhy Your Family History Is So Important to Your Doctor
SATURDAY, June 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Your family medical history may reveal some important details about your health, making it vital information to share with your medical provider.It’s helpful to gather what you can before your next visit wit…
Learn MoreState Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People living in Massachusetts, Hawaii, and New Hampshire may be among the nation’s healthiest, according to a new scorecard that ranks how well the health care system in each U.S. state is working. By contras…
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