Some Athletes May Need an Extra Month for Concussion Recovery
THURSDAY, Jan. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some college athletes take longer to recover from a concussion, but a new study offers them some good news. They may still be able to return to play — after one extra month of recovery, researchers report J…
Learn MoreUn deterioro del sentido del olfato en los adultos mayores podría ser señal de fragilidad
VIERNES, 13 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los médicos ya evalúan el oído y la vista de los adultos mayores. El sentido del olfato se podría algún día añadir a estas pruebas de detección, según unos investigadores, que encontraron vínculos entre…
Learn MoreFor Seniors, Declining Sense of Smell Could Signal Frailty
FRIDAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Doctors already test seniors’ hearing and vision. Sense of smell could be added to screenings one day, according to researchers who found links between its loss and risk of frailty in older adults.“We use our …
Learn MoreSlips, Slides: Winter Injuries Can Be Serious
MONDAY, Jan. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and “walking like a penguin” are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.“A variety of injuries can occu…
Learn MoreLa ciencia revela la causa de la pérdida del olfato en la COVID-19
MARTES, 27 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Una de las características de una infección con la COVID-19 ha sido la pérdida del sentido del olfato tras el final de la infección.En un nuevo estudio, unos investigadores culpan a un ataque inmunit…
Learn MoreRisk for Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness Increases With Vestibular Conditions
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients with multiple vestibular conditions have an increased risk for persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD), according to study published online Oct. 27 in Audiology Research.Valeria Gambacorta, M…
Learn MoreScience Reveals Cause of Smell Loss in COVID-19
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — One of the hallmarks of a COVID-19 infection has been a lost sense of smell after the infection ends.In a new study, researchers blame an ongoing immune assault on the olfactory nerve cells — cells found at t…
Learn MoreLos juguetes de las fiestas de fin de año: divertirse sin olvidar la seguridad
MARTES, 20 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Mantenerse pendiente de la seguridad permitirá que la alegría de los juguetes de las fiestas de fin de año dure más, sin un viaje a la sala de emergencias, aseguran los expertos.El año pasado, más de…
Learn More2012 to 2021 Saw Drop in Bicycle-Related Injuries
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of bicycle-related injuries decreased from 2012 to 2021, but the rate increased among the elderly, according to a study published online Dec. 21 in the Journal of Orthopedic Research.Charles A…
Learn MoreHoliday Toys: Fun, But Remember Safety, Too
TUESDAY, Dec. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Keeping an eye on safety will let the joy from holiday toys last longer, without a trip to the emergency room, experts say.Last year, more than 200,000 people were treated in emergency departments for toy-rel…
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