Risk for Stroke Increased in Association With Insomnia Symptoms
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Insomnia symptoms are associated with an increased risk for stroke, with a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online June 7 in Neurology.Wendemi Sawadogo, M.D., M.P.H., from Virginia Com…
Learn More2 Years of Immunotherapy for Advanced Lung Cancer Might Be Enough: Study
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients battling late-stage lung cancer, prospects for survival have improved significantly since the advent of medications known as immune checkpoint inhibitors.But exactly how long patients with advanced…
Learn MoreAHA News: This Fitness Instructor Had a Stroke at 36
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Jessica Diaz was amazed. As she took classes in barre – a combination of yoga, Pilates and ballet that used 2-pound weights – her body became transformed. And unlike other group exercises, she …
Learn MoreAHA News: Esta entrenadora tuvo un derrame cerebral a los 36 años
VIERNES, 9 de junio de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Jessica Díaz estaba sorprendida. A medida que tomaba clases de barre –una combinación de yoga, pilates y ballet donde usaba pesas de 2 libras– su cuerpo se transformó. Y a diferencia de …
Learn MoreUkraine: The War on Cancer, Fought in a War Zone
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Olena Postuypalenko was caring for patients at Kyiv City Clinical Oncology Center on Feb. 24, 2022, when her mother called to ask what seemed like an odd question: Has Russia invaded Ukraine?“My mom called …
Learn MoreSmoke From Wildfires Is Especially Tough If You Have Asthma. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (Healthday News) — Raging Canadian wildfires are still darkening the skies of American cities, and while the dirty air is a hazard for everyone, that’s especially true for folks with asthma.In a statement released this week, exper…
Learn MoreDiabetes Med Metformin Might Help Prevent Long COVID
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A safe, generic diabetes pill can help people avoid long COVID, a new clinical trial shows.Metformin cut the risk of long COVID by about 40% for patients who received a two-week course of the drug while battlin…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Infants, Some Toddlers
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended that the agency approve an RSV vaccine for infants and some toddlers.The monoclonal antibody shot would protect against respiratory sync…
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