Former President Jimmy Carter in Good Spirits 3 Months Into Hospice Care
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Former President Jimmy Carter continues to be in good spirits and to enjoy his favorite peanut butter ice cream at home, three months after he began hospice care.The 98-year-old Carter entered end-of-life ca…
Learn MoreLegalization of Nonmedical Cannabis Tied to More Acute Care Visits During Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While absolute numbers are small, the rate of acute care related to cannabis use during pregnancy almost doubled after legalization of nonmedical cannabis in Canada, according to a study published online May…
Learn MoreMore Older Americans Use Online ‘Patient Portals’ to Access Care
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older Americans are increasingly likely to log into “patient portals” to access their health care information — but confidence levels vary. About 78% of people aged 50 to 80 now use at least one patient port…
Learn MoreMost Americans Don’t Know What 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline Is For: Poll
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Only 13% of American adults understand the purpose of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline nearly a year after its widely publicized launch, a new survey from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows.“There is an oppo…
Learn MoreSalmonella Infections in 6 States Linked to Papa Murphy’s Raw Cookie Dough
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday that a salmonella outbreak involving 18 people in six states has been linked to Papa Murphy’s raw cookie doughTwo individuals were hospitaliz…
Learn MoreSalmonella Infections in 6 States Linked to Papa Murphy’s Raw Cookie Dough
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday that a salmonella outbreak involving 18 people in six states has been linked to Papa Murphy’s raw cookie doughTwo individuals were hospitaliz…
Learn MoreStandard Tests May Underestimate Severity of Sleep Apnea in Black Patients
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to diagnosing sleep apnea, current screening methods may put Black patients at a disadvantage, new research suggests.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder characterized by d…
Learn MoreStandard Tests May Underestimate Severity of Sleep Apnea in Black Patients
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to diagnosing sleep apnea, current screening methods may put Black patients at a disadvantage, new research suggests.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder characterized by d…
Learn More5-HTP Supplement: What Is It, and Can It Help You?
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues.Here’s a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile…
Learn More5-HTP Supplement: What Is It, and Can It Help You?
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues.Here’s a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile…
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