Even After Pandemic, Cancer Patients Prefer Telemedicine Care
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the only ways to see a doctor was via video or phone appointment, and it turns out many people with cancer still prefer telemedicine visits over in-person…
Learn MoreAHA News: Are Heart Rate and Blood Pressure the Same? No, and It’s Important to Understand Why.
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Lower your blood pressure. Get your heart rate up. Know your numbers.When it comes to heart health, understanding all the numbers involved – and which should be up or down and when – can be co…
Learn MoreAHA News: El ritmo cardíaco y la presión arterial no son lo mismo, y es importante entender por qué
MARTES, 16 de mayo de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Baja tu presión arterial. Aumenta tu ritmo cardíaco. Apréndete tus números.Cuando se trata de la salud cardíaca, entender todos los números relacionados –y cuáles deben subir o bajar y cu…
Learn MoreRanks of U.S. Uninsured Fell by 18% During COVID Pandemic
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Public health officials announced Tuesday that a lot fewer Americans were without health insurance after the COVID-19 pandemic than before it.The uninsured rate dropped 18% between 2019 and 2022, according to …
Learn MoreAlmost All TikTok Videos About Vaping Promote It
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — TikTok content overwhelmingly promotes vaping, putting young users at potential risk of e-cigarette use, according to researchers in Australia.The popular social media platform’s own policies on promoting e-ci…
Learn MoreBlack, Hispanic Americans More Likely to Have PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic communities in the United States are more often poor — and also more likely to have harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their drinking water, a new study reveals….
Learn MoreWho’s More Easily Distracted, the Young or the Old?
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults are more easily distracted than younger folks, especially if they’re also physically exerting themselves, according to new research. “Our results suggest that older adults might have heightened di…
Learn MoreMarijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As recreational marijuana use rises, some dispensaries are recommending it as a remedy for morning sickness, but new research warns that using it during pregnancy may significantly affect fetal growth.While fe…
Learn MoreEverything to Know About Ketamine for Depression Treatment
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Did you know that ketamine is one of the newest possible methods for treating depression?For a better understanding of ketamine treatment, here are explanations of what it is, how it helps depression, what typ…
Learn MorePostpartum Depression: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Becoming a mother is an experience like no other — a time of joy, anticipation and love. But, for some women, new motherhood can come with challenging emotions.Many women struggle with feelings of sadness, an…
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