Rural Residence Tied to Poorer Adherence to RT for Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Rural residence is associated with both radiation treatment (RT) nonadherence and poorer overall survival among cancer patients, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Radia…
Learn MoreMarijuana Use, Nicotine Vaping Reached Historic Highs in 2021
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Marijuana and nicotine vaping reached historically high prevalence among young adults in 2021, according to a report published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health.
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Learn MoreLas vacunas han reducido las tasas de infección con el VPH en las mujeres jóvenes de EE. UU.
LUNES, 22 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — En 2006, los médicos comenzaron a recomendar la primera vacuna contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH), de frecuente transmisión sexual, que tenía el potencial de reducir el riesgo de ciertos tipos de …
Learn MoreChances of walking after a stroke: How long does it take?
Post stroke mobility loss can lead to difficulty walking after a stroke and having to learn to walk again. Check out this post about regaining balance and mobility and how long it takes to walk after a stroke.
Within minutes, a stroke can ravage your…
Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who get a lot of “screen time” may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends on what type of screen they use, a new study suggests.Researchers found that among older Briti…
Learn MoreSun Protection Low Among American Indians/Alaskan Natives
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Skin cancer prevention is lacking among American Indian/Alaskan Native (AIAN) populations, according to a research letter published Aug. 15 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.Kevin Yang, fr…
Learn MoreUn avance podría descomponer a las PFAS, unos ‘compuestos permanentes’
VIERNES, 19 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las PFAS se conocen como “compuestos permanentes” porque se degradan con lentitud en el ambiente y se acumulan en el cuerpo, lo que potencialmente daña la salud de los humanos y los animales.Las bacter…
Learn MoreLos casos avanzados de cáncer de cuello uterino siguen en aumento entre las mujeres de EE. UU.
VIERNES, 19 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Una nueva investigación apunta a un enigma en el cáncer de cuello uterino: aunque las tasas de enfermedad en etapa temprana han estado en descenso en Estados Unidos desde que se introdujo la vacuna con…
Learn MoreUninsured Rate Did Not Change in 2020 for 18- to 64-Year-Olds
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among adults aged 18 to 64 years, there was no change in the uninsured rate, despite increased unemployment in 2020, and the prevalence of certain unhealthy behaviors decreased, regardless of cancer history,…
Learn MoreIn Trial, Brain Zaps Gave Seniors a Month-Long Memory Boost
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior who struggles to remember where you put your car keys, could noninvasive brain stimulation boost your memory?Yes, claims a new study that found folks who were treated with transcranial alter…
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