AHA News: Quería agradecer al cirujano que le salvó la vida cuando era bebé. Ella lo hizo, como su colega.
VIERNES, 5 de mayo de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Horas después de que Sarah Hernández naciera en La Verne, California, los médicos diagnosticaron problemas con su corazón, problemas que ellos no podían solucionar. Ellos organizaron su t…
Learn MoreAutism in Older Adults: Studies Show Higher Rates of Mental, Physical Ills
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism.Now, two new reports find this group is at substantial risk for age-related physical conditions…
Learn MoreShortage of Research Monkeys Threatens US Readiness for Health Emergencies: Panel
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The United States needs to address a shortage of research monkeys by expanding breeding programs while also developing alternatives to monkey testing, an expert panel said in a report released Thursday.The Nation…
Learn MoreMaker of Wegovy Limits Supply of Obesity Drug in U.S.
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Thursday it will limit distribution of its low-dose versions of the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, to ensure that people already taking the drug will have enough supply…
Learn MoreDeep Sleep Might Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer’s-Linked Memory Loss
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting good sleep is an important part of wellness for many reasons, but new research suggests deep sleep may even guard against memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s.While disrupted sleep has been linked with accu…
Learn MoreFour Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults.Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington Uni…
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Autism in older adults: Studies show higher rates of physical, mental ills. They faced higher risks of heart failure, COPD, osteoarthritis, anemia, self-harm, type 2 diabetes, falls, spinal issues and gastrointestinal issues. Read moreDeep sleep could…
Learn MoreExercise May Boost Tumor-Fighting Immune Cells in Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients have a lot to think about, but adding one more thing — lacing up their sneakers — may pay off.Two new studies suggest engaging in light or moderate exercise increases the number of cancer-destr…
Learn MoreBanning Flavored Vapes Can Get Teens Quitting
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While public health officials have expressed concerns about teens vaping, a new study suggests getting more to quit may be simple.Eliminating flavored e-cigarettes may reduce the use of vapes altogether in teens…
Learn More2021 to 2022 Saw Decrease in Age-Adjusted Death Rate in U.S.
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There was a decrease in the age-adjusted death rate from 2021 to 2022, as well as a decrease in the COVID-19 mortality rate, according to research published in the May 5 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease …
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