Las embarazadas en la parte rural de EE. UU. con frecuencia carecen de seguro, lo que aumenta los riesgos
VIERNES, 3 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una nueva investigación sugiere que las mujeres embarazadas y las madres nuevas en las áreas rurales de EE. UU. presentan un riesgo más alto de resultados adversos, lo que incluye la muerte, porque es …
Learn MoreLos videos de TikTok sobre las pastillas para abortar son mayormente precisos, según un estudio
VIERNES, 3 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aunque no se puede creer en todo lo que uno lee o ve en las redes sociales, algunas informaciones son fiables.Unos investigadores de la Universidad de Duke estudiaron videos populares de TikTok, la pop…
Learn MoreLas publicaciones a favor de la marihuana en las redes sociales hacen que los adolescentes usen cannabis
VIERNES, 3 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las leyes prohíben la publicidad del cannabis dirigida a los adolescentes, pero esto no significa que siempre funcionen.En una nueva encuesta, los investigadores encontraron que los adolescentes de cua…
Learn MoreTargeted Drug Tagrisso Could Be Advance Against Lung Cancer
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The best treatment for a genetically driven form of lung cancer continues to show lasting benefits, a new clinical trial update shows.Tagrisso (osimertinib) nearly doubles disease-free survival in earlier-stage…
Learn MoreASA: Racial Differences Seen in Treatment of Common Poststroke Sequelae
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Considerable racial differences are seen in the treatment of common poststroke sequelae, according to a study presented at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference, held from Feb. 8 to 10…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series Coverage 76 Percent in Adults 60 Years and Older
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccine primary series coverage reached 76 percent among adults aged 60 years and older by the end of 2022, according to a study published in the Feb. 3 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control an…
Learn MoreRare But Dangerous Form of Eating Disorder Could Run in Families
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genes may have a strong influence over whether kids develop an eating disorder marked by extremely limited food choices, a new study finds.The study focused on a condition called avoidant restrictive food intak…
Learn MoreMeasles Outbreak in Ohio Declared Over After 85 Cases
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A central Ohio measles outbreak among children who were not fully vaccinated is now over, public health officials announced Saturday. Columbus Health declared the outbreak finished with no new cases after a peri…
Learn MoreU.S. Tourists in Northern Mexico Are Buying Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that pharmacies in tourist areas of Northern Mexico are selling counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamines.The pills, mainly sold to U….
Learn MoreStock Photos Used in Health News, PSAs Typically Focus on the Young & White
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When researchers searched for a stock image of a pregnant Hispanic woman for a science communication effort, they hit upon a problem.Many of the images were of young, light-skinned people without the diversity …
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