TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Ticks can be a problem for people who love to spend the summer outdoors, especially in certain regions of the United States. Ticks are responsible for the well-known Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesse...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Many doctors have stopped giving opioids for pain, even during surgery, because of the opioid addiction crisis in the United States. But a new study questions the wisdom of this approach.Restricting the drugs...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- You could have high blood pressure and not realize it. The only way to know for sure is to have your blood pressure tested. It’s an important step, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), and so is...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Cirrhosis of the liver poses a significant health challenge worldwide. With no known cure, it requires comprehensive management to slow liver damage, alleviate symptoms and prevent potential complications.Cir...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Menopause can usher in an array of bothersome symptoms, and finding effective relief becomes a priority for many women. The good news: Medications can help manage these symptoms and improve your overall quali...
VIERNES, 16 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Igual que los humanos, los perros se ponen de mal humor cuando las temperaturas y los niveles de contaminación atmosférica se disparan. El calor y la contaminación atmosférica ya se habían vinculado ant...
VIERNES, 16 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Pfizer Inc. advirtió esta semana a los médicos de una escasez inminente de Bicillin, su forma inyectable de penicilina de acción prolongada. El medicamento no se usa con frecuencia para los niños, porqu...
VIERNES, 16 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- La berberina, un complemento herbal, se ha convertido en la más reciente obsesión para perder peso en las redes sociales, y algunos en TikTok la llaman el "Ozempic natural". Los expertos no están de acu...
VIERNES, 16 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Jeremy Davis se aseguró de que su esposa, Chloe, recibiera mucho respaldo cuando amamantaba a cada uno de sus tres hijos. "Cuando había estado toda la noche despierta amamantando, me encargaba del bebé ...
VIERNES, 16 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Los médicos y los científicos están experimentando unos niveles alarmantes de acoso en las redes sociales, según una nueva encuesta. Alrededor de dos tercios de los participantes dijeron que los habían ...
VIERNES, 16 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- El Papa Francisco está ahora "mejor que antes", tras ser dado de alta de un hospital en Roma el viernes, después de una cirugía del 7 de junio para reparar una hernia y extirpar una cicatriz. El papa de...
VIERNES, 16 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- El viernes, la Casa Blanca anunció que una exfuncionaria de la administración de Obama, con una extensa experiencia en los servicios de salud federales y estatales, será nombrada como la próxima líder d...
VIERNES, 16 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Usar estufas de gas puede aumentar los niveles de benceno en el aire de interiores, y este compuesto está vinculado con un riesgo más alto de leucemia y de otros cánceres de los glóbulos sanguíneos, inf...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay news) -- Fatty liver disease is increasing rapidly among Americans, outpacing obesity rates across many racial groups and affecting the liver health of millions, a new study reports.Overall, metabolic dysfunction-assoc...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There is an epidemic of loneliness and isolation today, and the consequences can be deadly, researchers say.Folks who reported that they were socially isolated or felt lonely were more likely to die early from...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Navigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mood swings to sleep distur...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- You're feeling bloated, nauseous and in pain. What is wrong?It may be gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining that can come on suddenly or gradually. It can also lead to other problems, according to t...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer's robs its victims of their memories and there is no cure, but there are things you can do to prevent Alzheimer's disease.With Alzheimer's, two types of brain proteins, called tau tangles and beta-am...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly 10 million Americans are at risk for blindness from diabetic retinopathy, a new study finds.In 2021, an estimated 9.6 million people in the United States — 26% of those with diabetes — had the eye illne...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A pro football career can mean chronic pain after retirement, but Black players are especially hard-hit, a new study finds.The study, of nearly 4,000 former National Football League (NFL) players, found that B...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Could popular TV medical dramas jump-start a discussion about vaping among teens and almost teens?A recent experiment using clips from "Grey’s Anatomy,” “New Amsterdam” and “Chicago Med” suggests the answer is...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- If you're dreaming of the perfect summer vacation, one element certain to be excluded from that scenario would be an allergic reaction to a stinging insect. Whether you’re planning to travel within the United ...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that nursing homes that serve Black residents have more hospitalizations and emergency room visits.This may be driven by differences in staffing levels from home to home, according to researc...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Kids get a lot of tummy aches. How a parent responds to it can vary, just as the causes can, according to the University of Michigan Health's C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, w...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Pancreatic cancer is often considered a death sentence, typically aggressive and usually caught late, but there is one type of pancreatic cancer that is far more treatable.While over 90% of pancreatic cancers...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) – New research finds that many of those who have received an implanted cardiac device to extend their life also have mood disorders, including anxiety, depression and PTSD. “Implantable cardioverter defibrillator...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Heavy drinkers might think they can “hold their liquor” better, but science doesn't back them up.A new University of Chicago study found that people with alcohol use disorder were still impaired after heavy dri...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- It is already known that getting enough sleep is vital to good health, but now new research suggests that having a sleep disorder is linked to suicidal thoughts in children, teens and young adults.Treating the...