When Does ‘Saving’ Animals Become Unhealthy Hoarding?
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s a wonderful thing to try to save stray animals, but for some people it can turn into a form of hoarding thats dangerous for pets and humans alike.People who “hoard” animals may feel like they’re saving t…
Learn MoreEven Preschoolers Can Help Save a Life, Heart Experts Say
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re old enough to dial 911, you’re old enough to be a lifesaver.Building lifesaving skills can start as young as age 4 and be expanded over the years, the American Heart Association and others advise in…
Learn MoreCold Weather May Help Burn Fat, and Time of Day Matters
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Men, want to burn fat? Chill out.New research shows that exposure to cold in the morning may help you burn more fat than at other times of day. Exposure to cold activates brown fat, producing heat to help the…
Learn MoreImplementation of ‘Treat All’ Did Not Increase ART Coverage for Children
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Implementation of “Treat All,” which removed CD4-based clinical staging criteria for antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, did not accelerate ART coverage gains or AIDS mortality reductions among pediatri…
Learn MoreIncidence of Eye Injuries Linked to Nonpowder Toy Guns Increasing
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is decreasing, according to a…
Learn MoreIncluso tras la pandemia, los pacientes con cáncer prefieren la atención mediante telesalud
MARTES, 16 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Durante la parte temprana de la pandemia de COVID-19, una de las únicas formas de ver a un médico era a través de una cita de video o telefónica, y resulta que muchas personas con cáncer siguen prefiriend…
Learn MoreShift Work May Harm the Health of Men More Than Women
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Working nights can be tough on the body, and a new study suggests it might take a particular toll on men’s health.The research, which involved lab mice and humans, hints that the male of the species might be…
Learn MoreColchicine Price Increase Tied to Poorer Gout Control Over a Decade
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A sharp increase in colchicine prices in 2010 was associated with a sustained decrease in colchicine use and poorer disease control over a decade, according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Internal…
Learn MoreMost Teens, Young Adults With Advanced Heart Disease Want Say in Decision-Making
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most adolescents and young adults (AYA) with advanced heart disease desire an active role in medical decision-making, according to a study published online May 5 in JAMA Network Open.Melissa K. Cousino, Ph.D…
Learn MoreBurn Injuries Can Occur From E-Cigarette Smoking While on Supplemental Oxygen
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Although uncommon, smoking electronic cigarettes while on supplemental oxygen can result in injury, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Journal of Burn Care & Research.Ana Montoya,…
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