U.S. Supreme Court Keeps Abortion Pill Widely Available While Appeal Continues
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the abortion pill mifepristone can remain widely available while litigation over its fate winds its way through the court system.In the meantime, the order effectiv…
Learn MoreRace-Adapted Starting Ages Suggested for Breast Cancer Screening
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a report published online April 19 in JAMA Network Open, evidence-based race-adapted starting ages are suggested for breast cancer screening to address mortality due to early-onset disease.Tianhui Chen, M….
Learn MoreFamilial Depression Linked to Cognitive Performance in Offspring
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression in prior generations is associated with lower cognitive performance in offspring, according to a study published online April 19 in JAMA Psychiatry.Breda Cullen, Ph.D., from the University of Glasg…
Learn MoreU.S. Roadway Deaths Marked Small Decline in 2022
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Traffic deaths are down on U.S. roadways, but the small drop pales in comparison to the surging rate of recent years.Deaths in traffic crashes fell 0.3 percent last year compared with 2021, according to the U…
Learn MorePandemic Saw Rise in Mistrust of Childhood Vaccines Worldwide
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While overall support for childhood vaccines remains strong, a new UNICEF report documents a significant decline in the public’s faith in the importance of these vaccines.Confidence in childhood immunizations…
Learn MoreMuchos estadounidenses discapacitados y padres solteros pasan hambre
JUEVES, 20 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Muchos estadounidenses pasaron hambre en 2021, entre ellos una cantidad desproporcionada de personas con discapacidades y padres solteros, muestra un nuevo informe del gobierno.A los expertos les preocup…
Learn MoreUna investigación revela la causa de una letal enfermedad que afecta a los niños amerindios
JUEVES, 20 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Unos científicos afirman que su nuevo estudio ha dado la vuelta a la ciencia establecida, y que encontró una nueva causa de una enfermedad metabólica que provoca daño neurológico, y a veces la muerte, en…
Learn MoreLos científicos se acercan a una vacuna ‘universal’ contra la gripe
JUEVES, 20 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Unos investigadores reportan progresos en el proceso hacia una vacuna “universal” contra la gripe, es decir, que luche contra todas las cepas del virus y ofrezca al mundo un arma contra las futuras pande…
Learn MoreLas infecciones por estreptococos se dispararon este invierno
JUEVES, 20 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Este invierno pasado hubo un aumento en las infecciones por estreptococos, lo que incluyó más casos graves, muestra un nuevo análisis.Tras dos años de unos niveles muy bajos de infecciones por estreptoco…
Learn MoreMaker of Narcan Nasal Spray Plans to Sell Overdose Antidote for Less Than $50
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The company that makes the opioid overdose nasal spray Narcan plans to have it available in pharmacies and online by late summer for a price of less than $50. Emergent sent a response letter Thursday to Sen. …
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