More Hospitalizations, ER Visits in Nursing Homes With Higher Levels of Black Residents
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that nursing homes that serve Black residents have more hospitalizations and emergency room visits.This may be driven by differences in staffing levels from home to home, according to researc…
Learn MoreIs Child’s Tummy Pain a Serious Concern? Poll Finds Many Parents Unsure
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Kids get a lot of tummy aches. How a parent responds to it can vary, just as the causes can, according to the University of Michigan Health’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, w…
Learn MorePancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Slow-Growing and Often Curable
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pancreatic cancer is often considered a death sentence, typically aggressive and usually caught late, but there is one type of pancreatic cancer that is far more treatable.While over 90% of pancreatic cancers…
Learn MoreStress, Anxiety Plague Many Who Get Implanted Heart Devices
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) – New research finds that many of those who have received an implanted cardiac device to extend their life also have mood disorders, including anxiety, depression and PTSD. “Implantable cardioverter defibrillator…
Learn MoreCan Heavy Drinkers Really ‘Hold their Liquor’? Study Shows Maybe Not
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Heavy drinkers might think they can “hold their liquor” better, but science doesn’t back them up.A new University of Chicago study found that people with alcohol use disorder were still impaired after heavy dri…
Learn MoreSleep Troubles Tied to Suicidal Thoughts in Teens
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It is already known that getting enough sleep is vital to good health, but now new research suggests that having a sleep disorder is linked to suicidal thoughts in children, teens and young adults.Treating the…
Learn MoreHot Weather Can Bring on Kidney Stones. Here’s How to Cut Your Risk
SUNDAY, June 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Kidney stones are something most folks want to avoid at all costs, but few may know that the chances of developing this excruciating condition rise during the hot months of summer.Luckily, it is possible to ta…
Learn MoreThis Summer, Could You Spot the Signs of Heat Illness?
SATURDAY, June 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heat illness can be deadly, so it’s essential to recognize the warning signs and know what to do as the summer season gets into gear.“Heat illness tends to happen when the body is unable to regulate its temp…
Learn MoreNational Health Expenditures Set to Increase Through 2031
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Over the course of 2022 to 2031, national health expenditures are projected to increase 5.4 percent on average per year, and account for about 20 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), according to a stu…
Learn MoreFewer Black Veterans Complete Referrals for Lung Cancer Screening
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black veterans have significantly lower odds of completing lung cancer screening (LCS) than White veterans even after adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic risk factors, according to a study published on…
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