Shift Work Tied to Higher Risk for Reflux Esophagitis
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Shift work was significantly associated with the incidence of reflux esophagitis, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Scientific Reports.Min‑Woo Nam, from Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South K…
Learn MoreWalgreens Will Not Sell Abortion Pills in 20 Republican States
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) – After receiving a warning letter from Republican attorneys general in 20 states, Walgreens said it does not plan to distribute abortion pills in those states – even in the ones where abortion is still legal.The…
Learn MoreThough Often Prescribed, Diuretic Pills May Not Prevent Kidney Stones
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study is raising questions about the effectiveness of medications long used to prevent painful kidney stones, but experts say there’s no reason for patients to toss their prescriptions out at this point….
Learn MoreFollowing Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeru…
Learn MoreFollowing Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeru…
Learn More‘Childproof Your Weed’: Protecting Your Kids From Edibles
SUNDAY, March 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — With cannabis poisoning soaring among U.S. children, an expert from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers tips for keeping kids safe from so-called “edibles.” “The best way to keep your kids safe from marijua…
Learn More24/7 Sobriety Monitoring Cuts Risk for Death in Half
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A 24/7 alcohol monitoring program lowers the death rate for people arrested for drunk driving and other alcohol-involved offenses, according to a research letter published online March 1 in JAMA Psychiatry.Nan…
Learn MoreUn panel de la FDA respalda una segunda vacuna contra el VSR para los estadounidenses mayores
JUEVES, 2 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tras horas de debate sobre preocupaciones por la seguridad, el miércoles un panel asesor de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. recomendó la aprobación de una segunda vacuna con…
Learn MoreEl racismo empeora la salud cardiaca de las mujeres negras
JUEVES, 2 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres negras expuestas a ciertas formas de racismo quizá sean más propensas a desarrollar una enfermedad cardiaca, señalan unos investigadores.En específico, las mujeres negras que dijeron que se en…
Learn MoreHow to Help Someone Dealing With Depression
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is little that is harder than watching a loved one struggle with depression. So what can you do?More than you might think, experts say.First, depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone, regardl…
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