WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Hispanic and Black physicians are underrepresented in the United States, according to a research letter published online June 1 in JAMA Network Open.Hector Mora, M.D., from Weill Cornell Medical College in N...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For older adults, initiation of a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor is not associated with higher fracture risk compared with initiation of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, accordin...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Breastfeeding may literally help your baby breathe more easily, according to new research that found the longer an infant is fed mother's milk exclusively, the lower the baby's chances of developing asthma."...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Adolescents with firearm access have higher odds of suicidal ideation and prior suicide attempt compared with teens without firearm access, according to a study published online May 14 in Academic Pediatrics...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- One-year fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and one-month nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exposure are associated with increased COVID-19 severity, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Respir...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- An artificial intelligence (AI) system can help detect breast cancer in a population-based mammography screening program, according to a study published online March 29 in Radiology.Marthe Larsen, from the C...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The KangDuo Surgical Robot-01 (KD-SR-01) system is safe and effective for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, according to a study published online May 18 in The Journal of Urology.Shubo Fan, from Peking U...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Among patients with asymptomatic severe carotid stenosis who did not undergo surgical intervention, the estimated rate of ipsilateral carotid-related acute ischemic stroke is 4.7 percent over five years, acc...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Psoriasis is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a U.S. outpatient population, according to a study published May 25 in JAMA Dermatology.Zhijie Ruan, M.Med., from the First Affiliated...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Drug-coated devices (DCDs) are not associated with increased long-term mortality among older patients who undergo femoropopliteal artery revascularization, according to a research letter published online May...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Not every woman is ready to become a mom in her late teens, 20s or even by her mid-30s, but a natural decline in fertility can make it more difficult to have a baby at age 40 and beyond.Now, a new study show...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The APOE4 gene is the most powerful genetic factor driving a person's risk for developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease."It probably increases your risk two or threefold if you have one APOE4 copy, and if y...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The percussive skill needed to bang out rhythms on a drum may help improve socializing, inhibition control and focus among teens with autism, new research suggests.The finding follows work with 36 teens with...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- It's a classic case of male machismo jeopardizing health: A new survey finds many American men believe they're healthier than other men and don't bother with annual checkups, even though a yearly exam can ca...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a senior and walking to the mailbox takes longer than it used to, new research suggests you might want to ask your doctor to check your thinking skills.The study included nearly 17,000 adults over ...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- If you're having trouble finding infant formula for your baby due to the nationwide shortage, do not turn to homemade recipes, an expert warns.“Even the best intentions can have devastating results,” said Dr...
Could beating drums help beat autism? The percussive skill needed to bang out rhythms on a drum seem to help improve socializing, inhibition control and focus among teens with autism, a new study found. Read moreA mutant gene might hold key to Alzheim...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Frailty exams are recommended for older adults who have blood cancer, and new research shows they can be done virtually, not just in person.While the screenings are typically conducted at a clinic or doctor'...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- No matter how old you are, your liver is always roughly less than three years old, according to a new study.That's because the liver is constantly renewing itself and replaces its cells equally well in young...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- New research reveals why popular treatments for asthma attacks are often ineffective.Corticosteroids are used as an emergency treatment during asthma attacks to decrease airway swelling and irritation. While...
What is croup? Croup is a common childhood infection marked by labored breathing and hoarse coughing. It's most likely to show up in toddlers, but it can occur at any age. Croup usually begins as a respiratory infection, and a child may have a runny n...
Anyone can make mistakes taking medication, but kids are especially vulnerable. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, half of all kids don't take their medicines properly. Of course, no one should expect a 6-year-old to read and follow the ...
Consider the standards used to diagnose oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and you may think they could describe any kid on a bad day -- and almost any teenager almost every day: They argue with adults, deliberately annoy people, defy rules, and hav...
What are mumps?Caused by a virus that infects the salivary glands near the jawbone, mumps is a highly contagious illness that shows up mainly in swelling and soreness in the jaw area. The swelling is usually on both sides, so that the sufferer bears a...
If you're preparing for an international adoption, you're probably knee-deep in paperwork, waiting to be matched, or scheduling a flight for China, Russia, India, or another country to meet your new son or daughter for the first time. With all the exc...
What can I do to comfort my child during medical procedures or hospital stays? Even though the typical pediatrician's office comes fully equipped with clowns on the wall and a dozen issues of Highlights magazine in the waiting room, your child will st...
What causes allergies?Every human body carries an arsenal of chemicals to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other intruders, but sometimes these weapons backfire. If your child has allergies, she responds to things in the environment that are not invad...
What is swimmer's ear?It's an ear infection that kids and adults commonly get by swimming in a pool or lake. Water seeps into the ear canal and erodes its protective lining, making it easier for bacteria and fungi to take hold and multiply. Any infect...