Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids’ Exposure to Vaping
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Four out of five U.S. parents questioned in a large poll believe their preteen and teenage kids are clear on the risks that electronic cigarettes pose, and only a few think their child actually vapes.Still, i…
Learn MoreGlobal Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy ~7 Percent in Pediatric T2DM Patients
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is 6.99 percent in pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D) and increases with time since diagnosis, according to a meta-analysis published online March 17 in JAMA Network O…
Learn MoreGerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Perrigo Co., which makes Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula, has recalled the product over concerns about contamination with a potentially dangerous bacteria. Cronobacter sakazakii was poss…
Learn MoreIUDs, Contraceptive Implants Tough to Access for Women on Medicaid
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People covered by Medicaid insurance may not have easy access to some of the most effective, longer-acting birth control methods, new research claims.Investigators found that while about 48% of physicians who…
Learn MorePlanning for a Pregnancy? Don’t Let Eczema, Psoriasis Get in the Way
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During pregnancy, women may need to consider different options for treating certain health issues.The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers some suggestions for pregnant women living with the common sk…
Learn MoreCuando una nueva mamá siente dolor, recetar un opioide es seguro para el recién nacido, según un estudio
JUEVES, 16 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — A veces, las madres recientes reciben recetas de opioides para el dolor, en particular tras una cesárea. No tienen que preocuparse, afirman unos investigadores.Sus hijos recién nacidos no tienen un riesg…
Learn MoreClosed-Loop Glucose System Beneficial for Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes
FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For young children with type 1 diabetes, a closed-loop glucose system results in a higher percentage of time that the glucose level is in the target range, according to a study published in the March 16 issue…
Learn MoreClosed-Loop Glucose System Beneficial for Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes
FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For young children with type 1 diabetes, a closed-loop glucose system results in a higher percentage of time that the glucose level is in the target range, according to a study published in the March 16 issue…
Learn MoreChildhood Obesity Is Risk Factor for Adult-Onset Diabetes
FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Childhood adiposity is a risk factor for four of five subtypes of adult-onset diabetes, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in Diabetologia.Yuxia Wei, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, an…
Learn MoreChildhood Obesity Is Risk Factor for Adult-Onset Diabetes
FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Childhood adiposity is a risk factor for four of five subtypes of adult-onset diabetes, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in Diabetologia.Yuxia Wei, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, an…
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