MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- Four years after Jamie Jennings started the adoption process to be a single mom, she got the call at 3 a.m. A 1-year-old girl in China with a congenital heart defect needed a home. Jamie had 4...
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Joshua Akey admits he didn't care much for dogs in his youth."My wife, who grew up with dogs, convinced me that we should get a dog our first year in graduate school. I very begrudgingly agreed, and have been ...
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Queen Elizabeth II has mild, cold-like symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Buckingham Palace.It added that despite the diagnosis on Sunday, the 95-year-old queen will continue with "ligh...
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Eating vegetables may not help protect you against heart disease, according to a new study that's triggered strong reactions from critics.The analysis of the diets of nearly 400,000 British adults found that r...
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- If want to get more out of your next flu shot or COVID-19 vaccination, an early study hints at a simple way: Take a long, brisk walk afterward.Researchers found that when people exercised moderately for 90 min...
New study will track dog's longevity. Over 32,000 pooches are enrolled in a project aimed at figuring out why canines age at vastly different rates, and why some breeds fall prey to different illnesses. Read moreWorking out after COVID vaccine might b...
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Emergency rooms across the country have seen a surge in the number of teenage girls dealing with eating and other disorders, including anxiety, depression and stress, during the pandemic, a new government repo...
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that doctors should be cautious about giving newborns antibiotics because they can upset a baby's gut microbiome -- the balance of bacteria in their digestive systems."We were surprised w...
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- While new mothers have faced many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had at least one positive impact, a new survey shows: They were able to have more quiet time with their newborns.That's a key findi...
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have discovered differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism that they say may improve diagnosis of the developmental disorder in girls."We detected significant differences between ...
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A type of skin cell that plays a significant role in fighting acne has been identified -- a finding researchers say could lead to new ways to treat the common skin ailmentHair follicles have been known to be m...
SUNDAY, Feb. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- When you break out in hives, you want relief fast. This common skin reaction is characterized by itchy bumps or raised, swollen patches. Fortunately, hives are usually harmless and short-lived, a Chicago derma...
SATURDAY, Feb. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Navigating the health care system can be challenging, but an expert urges older people not to try to go it alone."It's common for someone who hasn't had any health problems suddenly to be faced with their ow...
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Feb. 14 to 18, 2022. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sou...
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Substantial increases in naloxone distribution are needed to avert opioid overdose deaths in the United States, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in The Lancet Public Health.Michael A. Irvine, Ph.D...
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Former and current electronic cigarette use is associated with higher odds of developing wheezing-related respiratory symptoms, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in the American Journal of Respirat...
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Several powdered infant formula products have been recalled by Abbott Inc., following reports of four infants developing bacterial infections after consuming the products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Six Brut and Sure aerosol antiperspirant and deodorant sprays sold in the United States and Canada have been recalled by their maker due to the presence of the chemical benzene."Benzene is classified as a huma...
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- "Rogue antibodies" that seem to trigger severe blood clotting and illness in COVID-19 patients have been identified by scientists. The report was published online Feb. 17 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.Their anal...
JUEVES, 17 de febrero de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- La COVID-19 puede cobrarse un alto precio en el cuerpo, pero una nueva investigación muestra que los pacientes también tienen un 60 por ciento más de probabilidades de sufrir problemas mentales y emoci...
JUEVES, 17 de febrero de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Los jóvenes con autismo o trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH) tienen un riesgo más alto de morir pronto por una variedad de causas, sugiere una nueva revisión de la investigación.L...
JUEVES, 17 de febrero de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- En la veintena, usted podía tomar decisiones rápidas, pero ahora parece que tarda mucho más en reaccionar a las preguntas, las decisiones y las dificultades a las que se enfrenta.No se preocupe, no es ...
JUEVES, 17 de febrero de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Después de haberse recuperado de la COVID-19, ponerse al menos una dosis de una vacuna provee una protección añadida contra la reinfección, informan unos investigadores israelíes.Si sigue sin vacunarse...
JUEVES, 17 de febrero de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Los niños pequeños que tienen dificultades con el insomnio se enfrentan a un riesgo muy alto de que les ocurra lo mismo en la adultez temprana, advierte un nuevo estudio.Los investigadores encontraron ...
JUEVES, 17 de febrero de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Es posible crear unos órganos "universales" para la donación, que eliminarían la necesidad de que los grupos sanguíneos del donante y el receptor del trasplante se correspondan, informan unos investiga...
JUEVES, 17 de febrero de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- La memoria y las habilidades de pensamiento de una persona pueden seguir afectadas un año tras sufrir una conmoción cerebral, encuentra un estudio reciente.Los resultados sugieren que unos resultados m...
VIERNES, 18 de febrero de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- El ave nacional de Estados Unidos se enfrenta a una letal amenaza interna: una intoxicación generalizada con plomo, provocada en gran medida por la ingesta de fragmentos de las municiones de los cazad...
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A new study hints that heart attack survivors may have an unusual advantage over other people: a slightly lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.Researchers found that compared with similar people who ha...
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Several powdered infant formula products have been recalled by Abbott Inc., following reports of four infants developing bacterial infections after consuming the products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The recommended immunization schedule for adults has been updated for 2022 and was published online Feb. 18 in the Annals of Internal Medicine and in the Feb. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a...