Environmental Impact of Prostate MRI and Biopsy Considerable
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The environmental impact of prostate biopsies is considerable, according to a study recently published in European Urology.Michael S. Leapman, M.D., from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut,…
Learn MoreWarming Climate Could Bring Flesh-Eating Bacteria to More U.S. Waters
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Global warming is fostering the spread of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria along the northeastern coast of the United States, researchers report. Vibrio vulnificus bacteria grow in warm shallow coastal waters…
Learn MoreNew Parasite Is Killing Sea Otters, and Might Pose Threat to People
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A rare strain of the parasite Toxoplasma has killed four sea otters along the California coast, raising concerns about a potential public health risk. “The appearance of this lethal type of Toxoplasma in co…
Learn MoreGreen Space, Tree Coverage Tied to Lower Risk for Postpartum Depression
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Street view-based green space and tree coverage are associated with a decreased risk for postpartum depression (PPD), according to a study published online March 6 in The Lancet Regional Health: Americas.Y…
Learn MoreLiving Near Fracking Tied to Increase in Hospitalizations in Seniors
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults living near fracking sites could have a high risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes, according to a study published in the March issue of The Lancet Planetary Health.Kevin S. Trickey, from the …
Learn MoreEE. UU. reforzará el control de las PFAS en el agua potable
MARTES, 14 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las plantas de tratamiento de agua potable de EE. UU. estarán obligadas a eliminar ciertos “compuestos permanentes” del agua potable, cuando la administración de Biden fije los primeros límites de la his…
Learn MoreU.S. to Tighten Control of PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain “forever chemicals” from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, better know…
Learn More¿Las caminatas en el parque podrían proteger de la depresión postparto?
JUEVES, 9 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las nuevas mamás que viven en calles con muchos árboles quizá sean algo menos vulnerables a la depresión posparto, según un nuevo estudio, el más reciente que vincula los “espacios verdes” con una mejor s…
Learn MoreCould Walks in the Park Ward Off Postpartum Depression?
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New moms who live on tree-lined streets may be somewhat less vulnerable to postpartum depression, according to a new study — the latest to link “green space” to better mental health.The study, of medical rec…
Learn MoreCasi ningún lugar del mundo está libre de contaminación atmosférica
MARTES, 7 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio es suficiente para quitarle el aliento: encontró que casi ningún lugar de la Tierra está libre de aire contaminado.El estudio “provee una profunda comprensión sobre el estado actual de la…
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