In Mississippi, a Huge Jump in Cases of Babies Born With Syphilis
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The United States is experiencing an alarming wave of congenital syphilis, and one southern state saw a 1,000% rise in babies born with the infection between 2016 and 2022.The number of babies born with the…
Learn MoreA Baby Cries & Mom’s Breast Milk Releases: New Study Could Explain Why
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many a new mom knows that when her newborn cries, her milk releases. Now, animal research reveals a newly discovered brain circuit that may explain why that happens.This new study showed that when a mouse …
Learn MorePatient-to-Patient Transmission Not to Blame for Most C. Difficile Infections in Hospitals
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A deadly infection associated with hospitalization may not be the fault of the hospital, but may instead stem from the patients themselves, a new study suggests.Infection caused by the bacterium Clostridio…
Learn MoreAverage Hospital Bed Has a Big Carbon Footprint
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — How big is a hospital bed’s carbon footprint? Pretty big, new research shows.One hospital bed alone was roughly equivalent to the carbon footprint of five Canadian households, according to researchers stud…
Learn MoreParkinson’s Patients Often Battle a Hidden Foe: Stigma
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with Parkinson’s disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the stigma associated with th…
Learn MoreProblemas dentales afectan a residentes de casas de retiro en los Estados Unidos
LUNES, 18 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una buena salud oral es una de las claves para un envejecimiento saludable, pero un nuevo estudio preocupante muestra que muchos residentes de casa de retiro en los EE. UU. tienen problemas dentales …
Learn MoreBoth Maternal, Paternal Substance Use Disorder Tied to Offspring Intellectual Disability
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Both paternal and maternal substance use disorder (SUD) are associated with an increased risk for intellectual disability in offspring, according to a study published in the September issue of eClinicalMedici…
Learn MoreAir Pollution Exposure Tied to Smaller Babies at Birth
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women exposed to air pollution deliver babies with lower birth weights; however, women living in greener areas give birth to larger babies, which may help counteract the negative effects of air pollution on b…
Learn MoreChoking Hazard Spurs Recall of Bath Toys Sold at Target
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child’s toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, is being recalled due to serious ingestion, choking, and obstruction hazards after one…
Learn MoreLa leche materna proporciona a los bebés un microbioma más saludable
VIERNES, 15 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La leche materna proporciona muchos beneficios para los bebés y sus madres, y un nuevo estudio resalta otro más: la leche de la madre provee proteínas que son importantes para la salud intestinal d…
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