Across America, Many Who Need a Neurologist Live Too Far From Care
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many Medicare patients can’t get help close to home for brain and nervous system issues.Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare recipients in the United States live at least 50 miles from their neurologist.“Our study found …
Learn More17 Percent of Patients Seeing Neurologist Travel Long Distance
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Seventeen percent of Medicare beneficiaries travel a long distance to visit a neurologist, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in Neurology.Chun Chieh Lin, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan…
Learn MoreA Year After Launch, OTC Hearing Aids Are Not Catching on With U.S. Consumers
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It has now been possible to buy a hearing aid over them counter (OTC) for nearly a year, but few Americans are doing so. More education is needed about just who these OTC hearing aids can help, according t…
Learn MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Cancer Treatment Options
If you or a loved one has received a cancer diagnosis, you’re not alone. With approximately 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed annually, according to the American Cancer Society, that’s roughly 5,250 new cases every day in the United States.And af…
Learn MoreWeb Searches for ‘Self-Managed Abortion’ Rose After Dobbs Decision
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When some U.S. states made abortion illegal after the Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Roe v Wade in June 2022, women in those areas increased their searches for self-managed abortions.To come to …
Learn MoreRisk for Dementia Reduced in Association With Antihypertensive Use
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Antihypertensive use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Sept. 12 in JAMA Network Open.Matthew J. Lennon, M.D., from …
Learn MoreTestosterone Therapy Tied to Better Mental Health
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Testosterone therapy significantly decreases gender dysphoria, depression, and suicidality in transgender and gender-diverse individuals desiring testosterone therapy, according to a study published online…
Learn MoreCardiac Arrest Survival Lower at EMS Agencies Serving Minority Populations
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Risk-standardized survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are lower for emergency medical service (EMS) agencies working in Black and Hispanic catchment areas than those in White catchment…
Learn MoreViagra: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
As men age, the likelihood of erectile dysfunction (ED) becomes more common.At age 40, around about 4 in 10 men may struggle with ED. This number climbs to nearly 70% by the time they reach 70 years old, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Complete ED …
Learn MoreDisney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child’s Self-Image?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For parents worried about how Disney princesses might impact their child’s self-image, a new study is saying, “Let it go.”“In children’s media, about 60% of the characters are men and boys, they’re male. A…
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