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Simple Outpatient Procedure Helps Type 2 Diabetics Control Blood Sugar without Insulin, Study Finds

Prescriptions for Chronic Conditions Underused in U.S. Jails, Prisons

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prescription medications for chronic conditions are substantially underused in U.S. jails and state prisons, according to a study published online April 14 in JAMA Health Forum.Jill Curran, from Johns Hopkins…

Gut Microbiome Changes Throughout the Day and With the Seasons

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Half of the cells in your body aren’t human — and a new study suggests that many critical to your health oscillate by the hour, day and even the season.The human body contains about 40 trillion bacteria, viru…

AHA News: Hispanic People – Especially Men – Are Less Likely to See a Doctor, and the Reasons Can Be Complex

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Language barriers, cultural differences and systemic health inequities are among the reasons many Latino people, particularly men, avoid doctor visits – and that could lead to dire outcomes, …

Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen for Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Racial and ethnic disparities exist in the initiation of subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (SCIT) among patients with allergic rhinitis (AR), according to a study recently published in the Journal of Allergy…

Third-Party Assisted Reproduction Does Not Influence Psychological Adjustment

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Third-party assisted reproduction does not interfere with the development of positive mother-child relationships or psychological adjustment in young adulthood, according to a study published online April 13 …

Premature Atrial, Ventricular Contractions Linked to Cardiovascular Events

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Premature contractions detected on wearable-format electrocardiograms (ECGs) are associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure among individuals without cardiovascular disea…

AHA News: Es menos probable que la gente hispana, especialmente los hombres, consulten a un médico. Los motivos pueden ser complejos.

VIERNES, 28 de abril de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Las barreras del idioma, las diferencias culturales y las desigualdades sistémicas en la salud son algunos de los motivos por los cuales muchas personas latinas, en particular los hombr…

CDC Relaxes COVID Vaccination Rules for Foreign Travelers

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Travelers to the United States will now only need a single bivalent COVID vaccine from either Pfizer or Moderna to enter the country, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.The…

CDC Reports No New Mpox Cases in Over a Week for First Time Since Outbreak Began

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) – For the first time since the mpox outbreak began last spring, no new cases have been reported in more than a week, fresh government data shows.At the peak of the outbreak, there were 500 new infections reporte…