As Kids’ Obesity Rises, Brain Health Declines: Study
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Kids who are overweight or obese often struggle with school work, and now new research provides clues on how excess weight may harm the developing brain.“The main takeaway is to raise awareness about brain he…
Learn MoreAntidepressants Have Small Benefit for Pain, Function in OA
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Antidepressants lead to a small, but clinically unimportant, improvement in pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis, according to a review published online Oct. 21 in the Cochrane Library.Alexandra …
Learn MoreGeographic Distribution of Dimorphic Mycoses Expanding in U.S.
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The geographic distribution of dimorphic mycoses (DM) is expanding in the United States, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in Clinical Infectious Diseases and an editorial published online Nov. 22…
Learn MoreLeft Digit Bias Seen in Acceptance of Organs for Donation
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There is a significant left digit bias in the selection and acceptance of organs for donation, according to a study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Surgery.Clare E. Jacobson, M.D., f…
Learn MoreLong COVID Often Brings Another Issue: Stigma
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with long COVID deal with months or years of punishing fatigue, mind-numbing brain fog or a frightening fight to take each and every breath.But they can also face the skepticism of others, a new study …
Learn MoreHow Persistent Asthma Might Harm the Heart
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Persistent asthma may take a toll on the heart, not just the lungs, a new study suggests.When the respiratory condition is relentless, it appears tied to plaque in the carotid arteries, increasing the risk fo…
Learn MoreHigh Deductibles Keep Some Women From Follow-Up After Troubling Mammogram
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Out-of-pocket costs may make as many as 1 in 5 women forgo additional screening when an initial mammogram finds an abnormality, a new U.S. study finds. The Affordable Care Act improved access to mammograms, b…
Learn MoreRelax, a Little Stress Might Be Good for You
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If holiday demands get you frazzled, you can take heart from a new study: When it comes to stress, a little is good. “The bad outcomes of stress are pretty clear and not new,” said Assaf Oshri, lead author of…
Learn MoreDrinking Rates Crept Up in U.S. States Once Weed Was Made Legal
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could unfettered access to marijuana fuel a rise in drinking rates?Yes, report researchers who found alcohol consumption increased at times and in places where marijuana was made legal for certain groups.The …
Learn MoreHealthy Plant-Based Diets Lower Men’s Odds for Colon Cancer
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Are you an older man worried about your risk for colon cancer? Eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes may improve your odds of dodging the disease, new research shows.“Although previous research …
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