Health Highlights: Oct. 27, 2022
Deadly aneurysm-linked strokes are on the rise. Subarachnoid hemorrhage strokes happen when there is bleeding in the space between the brain and the membrane that covers it. It is often caused by an aneurysm. New research shows Black Americans are dis…
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Cases of infant RSV are swamping hospitals. What are the symptoms, treatments? While respiratory syncytial virus can just mean a common cold in most kids, some will develop very serious breathing problems that require medical attention. Read moreToo o…
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As young doctors’ work hours rise, so do their odds for depression. Researchers found that among more than 17,000 first-year residents across the United States, average scores on a depression scale rose hand-in-hand with the number of hours worked eac…
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Your hospital room affects outcomes after surgery. A new study finds key factors about hospital rooms that are tied to higher or lower survival rates in the days or weeks after surgery. Read moreMarijuana, meth, cocaine use may trigger dangerous a-fib…
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Your hospital room affects outcomes after surgery. A new study finds key factors about hospital rooms that are tied to higher or lower survival rates in the days or weeks after surgery. Read moreMarijuana, meth, cocaine use may trigger dangerous a-fib…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Oct. 19, 2022
It doesn’t take much weight gain to raise your odds for knee trouble. A gain of just 11 pounds increases a woman’s odds of needing a knee replacement by one-third and a man’s by one-quarter, new research finds. Read moreGood sleep could keep illness a…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Oct. 18, 2022
Over 1 million Americans ration insulin due to high cost. Many people delayed picking up their prescription, while others took lower doses than they needed, researchers found. Read moreAlong Eastern Seaboard, hurricanes getting bigger, wetter. Fast-bu…
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Pregnancy may have women cutting back on smoking even before they know they’ve conceived. Research suggests there may be biological mechanisms that reduce the craving for nicotine. Read moreIs exercise getting tougher for you? Long COVID may be to bla…
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As U.S. health officials warn of a severe flu season, experts explain why you should get a shot: People are already landing in the hospital with severe cases, and the vaccine is your only protection, they noted. Read morePfizer says first human data o…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Oct. 13, 2022
Lifetime of stress tied to big rise in cancer risk. That’s due to what researchers called “allostatic load” — a measure of cumulative stress, or wear and tear on the body. Read moreStudy casts doubt on Mediterranean diet’s benefit to brain. A new Swe…
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