Historical Redlining Adversely Impacts Cancer Screening
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Historical redlining adversely impacts cancer screening, according to a study published online June 15 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Zorays Moazzam, M.D., from The Ohio State University …
Learn MoreBiden presiona a las aseguradoras para que mejoren la cobertura de salud mental con unas nuevas normas
MIÉRCOLES, 26 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El martes, el Presidente Joe Biden anunció que su administración prepara nuevas normas para presionar a las compañías aseguradoras para que aumenten la cobertura del tratamiento de la salud mental. La…
Learn MoreBiden Administration Announces New Cancer Research Initiative
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration on Thursday launched a new research program aimed at helping doctors to better distinguish cancer cells from healthy tissue during surgery.The program will fall under the purview of …
Learn MoreCannabis Poisoning Increased After Legalization, Especially in Children
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The legalization/decriminalization of medicinal or recreational cannabis is associated with an increase in cannabis poisonings, according to a review published online July 27 in Addiction.Sarah Allaf, from t…
Learn MoreNew U.S. Rule Mandates Easy Access to Airplane Bathrooms by People Using Wheelchairs
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Airlines will now be required to make bathrooms on their planes more accessible for the disabled, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.The new rule, authorized under the Air Carrier Acce…
Learn MoreWith Marijuana’s Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In recent years, the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana has become the new normal across much of North America.The problem: New research finds that as legalization has spread, so have ca…
Learn MoreMinorities Miss Out on Brain-Imaging Studies for Alzheimer’s
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans in ethnic and racial minority groups are underrepresented in Alzheimer’s research, a new study finds. Still, the review of U.S.-based Alzheimer’s disease brain imaging studies found the gap is clos…
Learn MoreAsian-Americans Less Likely to Survive Cardiac Arrest Despite Equal CPR Efforts
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) – – Asian adults in the United States who suffer cardiac arrest are less likely to survive than white adults, even when given bystander CPR, a new study finds.Asian adults have similar rates of bystander CPR aft…
Learn MoreExtreme Heat Can Take Toll on People Battling Mental Health Issues
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While the record-breaking heat the United States is experiencing this summer can stress people to their limits, it can be particularly hard to navigate for those with mental health issues.”All mental illness…
Learn MoreMany Child Car Seats Are Improperly Installed, Even Those Deemed Easy to Manage
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many parents in the United States aren’t installing child car seats correctly, a new study finds. Errors in car seat installation are common, even for seats that have a 5-star rating for features like ease o…
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