1 in 4 Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As many as 1 in 4 teens with autism may be undiagnosed, new research suggests.“Autism is much more prevalent than people assume,” said lead researcher Walter Zahorodny, an associate professor at Rutgers New Jer…
Learn MoreFatal ODs Are Hitting Less-Educated Americans the Hardest
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans who haven’t been to college appear to be a risk group for drug overdose deaths.Deaths due to overdose increased among less-educated Americans, with the rate nearly doubling in a three-year period for …
Learn MoreCould Living Football Players Be Overdiagnosed for CTE?
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Former pro football players with symptoms of depression or anxiety are far more likely to receive an unverifiable diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) than players without those mental health con…
Learn MorePassengers in Wheelchairs Can’t Use Most Airplane Washrooms. That Could Change
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — With airplane bathrooms inaccessible to most people with disabilities, those who use wheelchairs have a necessary pre-flight routine: Dehydrate and hope for the best.Now, relief is on the way. Among a series of…
Learn MoreCould Folks Suffer From ‘Long Colds,’ Similar to Long COVID?
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long COVID, a constellation of symptoms that extend past the initial illness, is now a recognized condition. But researchers say COVID-19 may not be the only respiratory virus that causes these lasting health i…
Learn MoreMusic Lovers’ Physiology ‘Synchronizes’ at Classical Music Concerts
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that concert goers may synchronize their breathing and more as they listen to the intricacies of a classical symphony performance.Previous studies have shown that music may be able to indu…
Learn MoreNew Dads Might Also Need Screening for Postpartum Depression
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Postpartum depression is commonly thought of as something new moms experience, but fathers can also suffer from these feelings when entering this phase of life.A pilot study from the University of Illinois Chica…
Learn MoreLiving in ‘Walkable’ Neighborhoods Lowers Women’s Cancer Risk
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Healthy steps: Living in a neighborhood that’s easy to walk in could be good for women’s health.New research finds that women who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower rates of obesity-related cancers.This w…
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