MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- High levels of genetically proxied appendicular lean mass are associated with reduction in the risk of Alzheimer disease, according to a study published online June 29 in BMJ Medicine.Iyas Daghlas, M.D., from ...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Less than half of all children treated by emergency medical services receive the right amount of medication during out-of-hospital emergencies, a new study found.In some cases, these incorrect doses can have s...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with children's white matter microstructure, according to a study published online June 27 in JAMA Network Open.Zhaolong Adrian Li, from the Washington University...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Endoscopic-assisted transoral surgery (TOS) is less effective for superficial cancer of the pharyngoesophageal junction (PEJ), with significantly higher frequency of stricture and local recurrence compared wit...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Preoperative stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) may be effective for patients with resected brain metastases, according to a study published online June 8 in JAMA Oncology.Roshan S. Prabhu, M.D., from Atrium Heal...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Janus tyrosine kinase (JAK) signaling may be involved in the pathogenesis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and tofacitinib may be an effective treatment, according to a pilot study published online June 29 in ...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Among active and retired professional fighters, a new diagnosis of traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES) could predict who may experience cognitive decline, according to a study published online June 28 in N...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Depression that arises after a head injury may be its own distinct condition — one that differs from traditional major depressive disorder, a new study suggests.Researchers found that people with post-concussi...
Gastrointestinal cancers can be some of the most deadly types of tumors, but screening and treatments can make a difference.Here's a rundown on the types of gastrointestinal cancers, along with their symptoms, treatments and tips for prevention.Gastro...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Last December, during the week before winter break, Abbie Hauler caught the flu. She had a deep cough and began complaining of chest pain. Her mother, Angie Hauler, told her to stay home and r...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are all the rage for weight loss these days, and now a new study shows these injections may be game-changers for obese teenagers, too.This trial, funded by drug maker Novo Nordisk,...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Family game night can be more than just a fun time: New research suggests it may even help build some early math skills in young children. While past research has pointed to games as a way to enhance reading d...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers can now detect the COVID-19 virus in any animal using a new all-species test.It’s an advance that they say will help track COVID-19 variants in wild and domesticated animals.“Highly sensitive and s...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Women with undiagnosed endometriosis had far fewer babies than their peers in the years preceding their diagnosis, according to new research.“Our findings suggest that doctors who see women suffering from pain...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Certain foods are key to reducing heart disease risk, so it’s important to eat them to stay healthy.A globally focused study looked at foods commonly considered to be healthy to better understand this.Consumin...
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. seniors with mental health needs may not have much access to psychiatrists who could help them, new research shows. Despite an overall heightened demand for mental health services, nearly two-thirds of Me...
SUNDAY, July 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- It might seem like sunshine, vacation and time spent with family and friends will bring you happiness this summer. But sometimes it takes a little more effort, said Lina Begdache, an associate professor of heal...
SATURDAY, July 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Someone who wants to work out, socialize and feel the beat at the same time may want to put on their dancing shoes.Dancing has many health benefits, according to a doctor from the Hospital for Special Surgery...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Depression associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) has distinct connectivity patterns, according to a study published online July 5 in Science Translational Medicine.Noting that depression associated with ...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- An increasing number of general practitioners in the United Kingdom are choosing to retire early, according to an article published online June 27 in The BMJ.Tom Moberly, a writer for The BMJ, described the inc...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- American industry engages in some of the same high-risk practices as other countries in keeping and selling commercial animals that have the potential for triggering outbreaks of disease among humans, a new rep...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- New federal initiatives could help save Americans money on health care costs. President Joe Biden announced plans Friday to target surprise medical bills, scam insurance, and third-party credit cards and loans ...
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Infectious disease experts are warning that a shortage of a key antibiotic for treating syphilis could make it hard to fight the spread of the disease.The United States already has a big problem with syphilis, ...
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- ¿Las fluctuaciones en los niveles de grasa en sangre aumentan las probabilidades de recibir un diagnóstico de enfermedad de Alzheimer?Sí, sugiere un nuevo estudio, que encontró que los niveles fluctuantes...
MIÉRCOLES, 5 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Varias compañías están vendiendo imitaciones de artículos alimenticios que tienen el potencial de engañar a las personas, incluso a los niños, y hacer que consuman unas cantidades peligrosas de cannabi...
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Los medicamentos estimulantes, como el Ritalin, se recetan con frecuencia para ayudar a tratar los síntomas del trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH), pero ha habido preocupaciones resp...
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Muchos expertos aconsejan dormir bien de noche. Para los afroamericanos que portan una variante genética vinculada con la enfermedad de Alzheimer, este descanso podría resultar protector, plantea un nuevo...
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Un día en la playa con la familia y los amigos puede ser divertido, pero la contaminación del agua puede arruinar la experiencia. El problema está más generalizado de lo que muchos piensan: en un nuevo in...