Vitamin D Might Ease the Agony of Psoriasis
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who have psoriasis may want to get their vitamin D levels checked.New research suggests that blood levels of the so-called “sunshine vitamin” may affect the severity of their condition. In psoriasis, s…
Learn MoreVitamin D Might Ease the Agony of Psoriasis
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who have psoriasis may want to get their vitamin D levels checked.New research suggests that blood levels of the so-called “sunshine vitamin” may affect the severity of their condition. In psoriasis, s…
Learn MoreHot, Polluted Days May Double Heart Attack Risk
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The extreme heat and choking wildfire smoke blanketing wide swaths of the United States this summer are actively dangerous to heart health, a new study reports.Days where soaring heat combines with fine parti…
Learn MoreExposure to Extreme Temperatures, Pollution Linked to MI Death
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to extreme temperature events (ETEs) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with myocardial infarction (MI) mortality, according to a study published in the July 25 issue of Circulation.Rui…
Learn MoreFDA Approves Topical Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the topical solution Ycanth (cantharidin) for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum (molluscum) in adult and pediatric patients (aged 2 years and older).Ycan…
Learn More¿Necesita vitamina D, pero debe tener cuidado con el sol? La puede obtener así
VIERNES, 21 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Su cuerpo necesita vitamina D, la vitamina “de la luz solar”, pero un exceso de tiempo bajo el sol puede aumentar su riesgo de cáncer de piel. Un experto ofrece consejos para mejorar la ingesta de vitam…
Learn MoreBe Smart When Working Out in Steamy Summer Weather
SATURDAY, July 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s hot out there. If you’re working out outdoors this summer, take precautions.“If you plan to exercise in the heat, know your fitness level, take frequent breaks, wear proper clothing, wear sunscreen, avo…
Learn MoreTechnical Variant Graft Usage Affects Pediatric Liver Transplant Waitlist Mortality
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For pediatric liver transplant (LT) candidates, higher technical variant graft (TVG; including living donor [LD] and deceased donor split/partial grafts) usage is associated with lower waitlist (WL) mortality,…
Learn MoreNeed Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here’s How You Do It
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Your body needs vitamin D, the “sunshine” vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer. An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake while staying safe from the sun and t…
Learn More251 Cases of Soft Tick Relapsing Fever Reported in 2012 to 2021
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During 2012 to 2021, 251 cases of soft tick relapsing fever (STRF), caused by certain Borrelia spirochetes and transmitted to humans by soft-bodied Ornithodoros ticks, were reported in 11 states, according …
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