New Bill Would Ensure Free Exams for Sexual Assault Victims
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After a sexual assault, some victims are charged for the initial treatment and collection of evidence, even though U.S. federal law requires those services to be free.Now, a new federal bill aims to change t…
Learn MoreDeadly Aneurysm-Linked Strokes Are Rising, Especially Among Black Americans
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An often-deadly type of stroke — subarachnoid hemorrhage — is on the upswing in the United States, particularly among Black people, new research shows.Unlike the more common ischemic stroke, subarachnoid h…
Learn MoreBlack Americans Less Likely to Receive Lifesaving CPR: Study
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When someone collapses in front of witnesses, the chances of receiving potentially lifesaving CPR may partly depend on the color of their skin, a new study suggests.Researchers found that when Black and Hisp…
Learn MoreHalloween Can Be a Scary Time for People With Dementia. Here’s How to Help
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living with dementia. It is possible to keep a loved one living with the dis…
Learn MoreStress-Relief Programs Often Rely on Dogs. What About Cats?
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Universities sometimes offer “Pet Your Stress Away” events offering a chance to relax while gently patting the head and stroking the back of a calm dog.But some people are more interested in interacting with…
Learn MoreBlacks, Hispanics Less Likely Than Whites to Receive Bystander CPR
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Blacks and Hispanics are less likely than Whites to receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to a study published in the Oct. 27 issue of the New E…
Learn MoreMedically Tailored Meals Could Avert Hospitalizations, Yield Savings
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with diet-sensitive conditions, implementation of medically tailored meals (MTMs) could potentially avert about 1.6 million hospitalizations and yield net savings of $13.6 billion annually, …
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Inhaled Through the Mouth Launched in China
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — China announced Wednesday that it has started giving its citizens a COVID-19 booster that can be inhaled through the mouth.The oral vaccine was distributed in Shanghai. A video appeared on Chinese state med…
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