Thousands of Tons of Toxic Chemicals Are Released Into American Homes Each Year
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many common household products emit airborne toxins that can harm your health in ways up to and including cancer, a new study reports.Dozens of different types of consumer products contain toxic volatile organi…
Learn MoreApetamin: Using This Illegal Weight-Gain Product Can Bring Tragic Results
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. regulators are urging Americans to avoid Apetamin, an illegal drug used for weight gain and figure enhancement. The substance, typically sold as a syrup, is manufactured overseas, illegally imported and is…
Learn MoreHIV Status Does Not Affect Outcomes of Tecovirimat Treatment for Mpox
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — HIV status seems not to affect treatment outcomes among patients receiving tecovirimat for mpox, according to a study published online May 2 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Jacob McLean, D.O., from the Columb…
Learn MoreBeber alcohol y conducir en la vejez es una receta para el desastre
VIERNES, 28 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los conductores mayores que consumen alcohol o drogas son mucho más propensos a tener la culpa de un accidente de coche.Unos investigadores que estudiaron el tema afirman que esto plantea la necesidad d…
Learn MoreLa cirugía para perder peso podría reducir a la mitad el riesgo de cánceres vinculados con la obesidad
VIERNES, 28 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Someterse a una cirugía bariátrica podría ayudar a una persona a perder peso y reducir su riesgo de cánceres relacionados con la obesidad en más de la mitad.Una nueva investigación, que se presentará en…
Learn MoreLonger Daily Naps Tied to Worse Health Effects
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People taking long naps (siestas) during the day have higher body mass indexes (BMIs) and are more likely to have metabolic syndrome (MetS) than those who do not take naps, according to a study published online …
Learn MoreChatGPT May Provide Helpful Postoperative Instructions
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — ChatGPT provides helpful postoperative instructions for families of pediatric otolaryngology patients with low health literacy, according to a research letter published online April 27 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Hea…
Learn MoreEducational DVD + Patient Navigation Increases Cancer Screenings in Rural Women
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tailored interventions delivered remotely may increase needed cancer screenings in rural women, according to a study published online April 28 in JAMA Network Open.Victoria L. Champion, Ph.D., R.N., from Indiana…
Learn MoreDDW: Lower Risk for Obesity-Linked Cancer Seen With Bariatric Surgery
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Bariatric surgery is associated with a reduction in the risk for obesity-associated cancers, according to a study to be presented at the 2023 Digestive Disease Week, being held from May 6 to 9 in Chicago.Vibhu C…
Learn MoreWhich Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair and even trying to die by suicide.But figuring out who is at highest risk f…
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