Vitamins: It’s Best to Get Them From Food, Not a Bottle
FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Bottled vitamins might seem a convenient way to get all the important nutrients, but the best delivery method is still just eating actual healthy food. “We have plenty of studies showing that when we look at f…
Learn MoreExercise Might Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An exercise program, even if it’s not as intense as national guidelines suggest, could help breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy reduce fatigue and have a better quality of life, new research su…
Learn MoreAbout 1 in 35 U.S. Pregnancies Exposed to Opioids
FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Researchers have found that nearly 3% of pregnancies in the United States were exposed to addictive opioid drugs.The finding stems from an analysis of data from 21,905 pregnant women in what’s dubbed the ECHO p…
Learn MoreAs COVID Restrictions Lifted, Asthma Attacks Rose
FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When COVID-19 restrictions lifted in the United Kingdom, the risk for severe asthma attacks doubled.While having COVID isn’t more likely to cause asthma attacks than other respiratory infections, it may have b…
Learn MoreTransgender Youth Much More Likely to Have Troubled Sleep
THURSDAY, Nov. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Transgender youth are more likely than others to experience sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, and researchers now recommend these young people be screened for sleep problems.“Transgender and …
Learn MoreAcupuncture Might Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy
THURSDAY, Nov. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many women experience back pain during pregnancy and a new study review suggests an ancient treatment can help.Acupuncture provided significant relief of lower back and pelvic pain, according to an analysis …
Learn MoreFlakes Are Falling Again: Here’s the Safe Way to Shovel Snow
THURSDAY, Nov. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Shoveling snow is a strenuous workout that poses risks for people with heart conditions.“We have to think of shoveling snow as a pretty significant exertion, like an exercise,” said Dr. Donald Ford, chair of…
Learn MoreTips for ‘Stomaching’ the Holidays If You Have IBS
THURSDAY, Nov. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Stress affects gut health and intensifies pain, which — for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — can make traveling to see family during the holiday season excruciating.“People living with IBS often …
Learn MoreMeasles Vaccination Rates Dropped During Pandemic to 81 Percent in 2021
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The estimated global coverage with a first measles-containing vaccine (MCV) dose (MCV1) decreased to 81 percent in 2021, according to research published in the Nov. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease…
Learn MoreSleep Disorders Common in Transgender Youth
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There is a high burden of sleep disorders in transgender or gender-nonconforming (TGNC) youth versus cisgender youth, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.R…
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