What Is Stiff-Person Syndrome, the Illness Afflicting Celine Dion?
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Stiff-person syndrome: Superstar singer Celine Dion announced Thursday that she is living with this rare neurological condition and has canceled and postponed tour dates to deal with her health issues.”Recently…
Learn MoreAHA News: You’re Not a Polar Bear: The Plunge Into Cold Water Comes With Risks
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Jumping into icy cold water in the dead of winter might seem like a crazy idea, but the so-called polar bear plunge has become a popular activity, often paired with raising money for charity.Bo…
Learn MoreCats Now Have an FDA-Approved Pill to Treat Their Diabetes
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Owners whose cats have diabetes now have a new option to care for the condition in their otherwise healthy pets. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first pill to improve control of d…
Learn MoreAre Retired NFL Players Aging Faster Than Other Men?
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Former elite football players may age faster than their more average peers, a new study suggests. NFL players, especially former linemen, had fewer disease-free years and earlier high blood pressure and diabete…
Learn MoreTwins Study Shows Exercise Altering How Genes Behave
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — One might expect identical twins to have the same health outcomes.But it’s not just genetics that makes a notable difference in their weight and in how their genes behave, according to a new study. Exercise ca…
Learn MoreYour Dog’s Behavior Is in Its DNA
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Is your pooch a herder or a hunter? You can try taking them to a trainer, but new research shows much of their behavior is hardwired in their DNA.For the new study, researchers analyzed DNA samples from more th…
Learn MoreJYNNEOS Vaccination Provides Protection Against Mpox
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among men aged 18 to 49 years who are eligible for the JYNNEOS vaccine, mpox incidence is considerably higher among unvaccinated persons versus those who received one or two vaccine doses, according to resea…
Learn More~10 Percent of Deaths Among Ever-Employed Linked to COPD in 2020
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — About 10 percent of deaths among ever-employed persons aged 15 years and older were associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 2020, according to research published in the Dec. 9 issue o…
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