Avatar Therapy-Linked Emotions Identified in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The predominant emotions expressed by patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia undergoing virtual reality-based Avatar therapy (AT) are mostly neutral, joy, and anger emotions, according to a study publ…
Learn MorePoll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A majority of insured Americans have struggled with a wide array of stumbling blocks when trying to get coverage for their health care needs, a new national survey shows.
All told, the KFF report uncovered num…
Pfizer Warns of Looming Shortage of Long-Acting Penicillin for Children
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pfizer Inc. warned doctors this week of an impending shortage of Bicillin, its long-acting, injectable form of penicillin.
The medication is not commonly used for children because alternatives such as amoxicil…
Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The White House announced Friday that a former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services will be named the next leader of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Learn MoreTeen Alcohol Dependence Tied to Later Depression
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol dependence at age 18 years is associated with depression at age 24 years, according to a study published online June 1 in The Lancet Psychiatry.Gemma Hammerton, Ph.D., from University of Bristol in the…
Learn More2012 to 2015 Saw Rise in U.S. Insulin Prices
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. insulin prices substantially increased from 2012 to 2015; however, the introduction of new products has led to substantial discounting practices and lower net prices, according to a study published online…
Learn More¿Podría el Alzheimer originarse en los intestinos?
JUEVES, 15 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas con unos marcadores tempranos de la enfermedad Alzheimer en el cerebro también presentan cambios en las bacterias intestinales, encuentra un nuevo estudio, lo que apunta a una forma potencia…
Learn MoreUna guardería que provea cariño y respaldo se vincula con mejores calificaciones años después
JUEVES, 15 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Una guardería de alta calidad para los niños pequeños podría resultar en unas mejores calificaciones en matemáticas y ciencias?Sí, afirma una nueva investigación, que encontró que a los niños con cuidad…
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