La mitad de los conductores de EE. UU. dicen que con frecuencia usan el teléfono celular al volante
LUNES, 3 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Enviar y recibir mensajes de texto mientras conduce puede resultar letal. Sostener el teléfono en la mano para hablar y navegar por internet mientras está al volante también es peligroso.Es un hecho muy co…
Learn MoreMost Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Now Forgo Immediate Surgery
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Over the last decade, more and more Americans with early-stage prostate cancer have put off radiation and surgery, the standard treatment options, new research indicates.Instead, many U.S. men with low- or in…
Learn MoreLater-Life Mortality Increased With Pregnancy Complications
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy complications are associated with increased mortality in later life, according to a study published online March 28 in Circulation.Stefanie N. Hinkle, Ph.D., from the University of Pennsylvania in P…
Learn MoreCannabidiol Oil No Benefit After Ureteroscopy With Stent Placement
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is safe but not effective for pain control or reducing opioid use in patients undergoing ureteroscopy with stent placement for urinary stone disease, according to a study published in th…
Learn MoreDevastating Tornadoes Leave Hazards in Their Wake: Tips to Stay Safe
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tornadoes bring with them many dangers, but perhaps not so evident are the risks from colorless and odorless carbon monoxide (CO) from generators used to temporarily restore power.With parts of the United Sta…
Learn MoreExpert Tips on How to Manage Work Stress
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Imagine a perfect week at work. Everything runs smoothly, and you love your job. Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?While those days are possible, work can also be a source of frequent and intense stress. Let’s …
Learn More‘Forever Chemicals’ Used in Furniture May Not Help Fabrics Resist Stains
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some furniture fabrics are coated with questionable PFAS compounds — often called ‘forever chemicals’ — to repel stains, but a new study suggests they may not even do the job they’re supposed to. The chemi…
Learn MoreVideo-Based Tool Increases Knowledge for Black Patients Eligible for ICD
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A video-based decision support tool increases knowledge for Black patients eligible for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), but does not increase assent to ICD implantation, according to a study p…
Learn MoreDan McKillen, Former CEO of HealthDay, Dead at 71
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Former HealthDay CEO Dan McKillen, a driving force behind one of the world’s most respected purveyors of daily health news, passed away March 27 after a long illness. He was 71.Anyone who knew Dan will miss hi…
Learn MoreLa telesalud para el trastorno por uso de opioides ayudó a frenar las sobredosis letales en la pandemia
VIERNES, 31 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las citas de telesalud (las reuniones con un médico a través de una llamada telefónica o por video) son herramientas valiosas en la lucha contra el trastorno por uso de opioides en Estados Unidos, afirm…
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