1 in Every 36 U.S. 8-Year-Olds Has Autism
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More American children have autism than previously thought, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.It also finds that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed diagnosis for many, which could have …
Learn MoreToo Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Curated images of perfect bodies — often highly filtered and unrealistic — are common on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.And a broad new review of 50 recent studies across 17 countries finds that…
Learn MoreLiving Near Noisy Roads Can Raise Your Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — That road noise outside your window could be wreaking havoc on your blood pressure.A new study published March 22 in JACC: Advances found that the roaring engines, blaring horns and wailing sirens can thems…
Learn MoreChildren With Autism Less Likely to Receive Vision Screening
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are less likely to receive vision screening at well-child visits at ages 3 and 5 years than those without ASD, according to a study published online March 21 in…
Learn MoreWhen Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The death of a parent is heartbreaking for a child or teenager, and those who experience it are known to be at an increased risk for depression and other mental health issues later in life.But a new study …
Learn MoreDealing With Caregiver Stress & Burnout: A Guide
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve been suffering from caregiver stress, you’ve got plenty of company. It affects about 36% of the 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States, according to a recent report by the AARP …
Learn MoreEl delirio postoperatorio podría ser señal de un deterioro mental más rápido
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores con frecuencia desarrollan delirio después de una cirugía, y una nueva investigación encuentra que se asocia con una ritmo más rápido de deterioro mental.El estudio resalta la importa…
Learn MoreLos pacientes desean acceso a los resultados de las pruebas médicas, sean buenas o malas noticias
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando se esperan los resultados de las pruebas médicas, los días pueden parecer interminables.En una nueva encuesta, los pacientes afirmaron de forma abrumadora que les gustaría tener sus resultados de …
Learn MoreEl cerebro que envejece podría hacer que caminar y hablar a la vez sea más difícil
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los problemas para caminar y hablar o pensar al mismo tiempo podrían ser una señal de advertencia de una demencia en ciernes, sugiere un estudio reciente.No poder gestionar dos tareas de manera simultáne…
Learn MoreFrom a Lock of Hair, Beethoven’s Genome Gives Clues to Health, Family
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genetic analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair has provided new clues into the cause of the great composer’s death in 1827 — as well as evidence of a family scandal.The analysis revealed that Beethoven su…
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