Major Gene Study Spots DNA Tied to Autism, Other Disorders
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than 70 genes are very strongly associated with autism and more than 250 are linked to the condition, a major new genetic analysis has revealed.The analysis is the largest of its kind to date, involving m…
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Breakthrough might break down PFAS ‘forever chemicals.’ Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in nonstick cookware, waterproof cosmetics and water-repellent fabrics and have been linked with cancer. They’ve also been thought to be indes…
Learn MorePious Parasites: Medieval Monks Battled Nasty Gut Germs
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medieval monks were much more wormy than average folks, a new archaeological analysis has revealed.Those living in medieval Cambridge were nearly twice as likely to be infected by intestinal parasites as city …
Learn More¿Puede su teléfono inteligente detectar una arteria bloqueada en su cuello?
MIÉRCOLES, 17 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Un video de teléfono inteligente podría detectar un vaso sanguíneo bloqueado en su cuello que pudiera provocar un accidente cerebrovascular (ACV), sugiere un nuevo estudio.La Asociación Americana del…
Learn MoreOne-Third of YouTube Hay Fever Videos Are Misleading
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Less than half of YouTube videos on allergic rhinitis provide useful information, according to a study published online July 13 in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.Celine Lund-Nielsen Remvig, from …
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Change to diagnosis of gestational diabetes helped some women. Using a lower threshold to diagnose the pregnancy-related condition hasn’t reduced the risk of having a big baby, on average — but some women do benefit, new research shows. Read moreCVS,…
Learn MoreUnos audífonos más baratos podrían llegar a las tiendas en octubre, afirma la FDA
MARTES, 19 de octubre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — Unos audífonos sin receta y asequibles ofrecerán alivio a millones de estadounidenses que sufren de pérdida auditiva a mediados de octubre, bajo una histórica propuesta que acaba de anunciar la Adminis…
Learn MoreLas visitas ‘virtuales’ a los museos son buena medicina para los adultos mayores
MARTES, 16 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Al combinar la tecnología con las actividades artísticas interactivas, las personas mayores pueden hacer que los museos las visiten en casa, y esto puede respaldar su bienestar físico, mental y social, …
Learn MoreVideo Motion Analysis Can Help ID Carotid Artery Stenosis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A screening technique using video-based motion analysis (VMA) of a short video clip of the neck could help detect coronary artery stenosis (CAS), according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the Journal…
Learn MoreCan Your Smartphone Spot a Narrowed Neck Artery?
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A smartphone video could detect a blocked blood vessel in your neck that could cause a stroke, a new study suggests. The American Heart Association says videos may provide a non-invasive way to screen peopl…
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