La discriminación racial aumenta el riesgo de obesidad infantil
VIERNES, 14 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La discriminación racial podría provocar unas desigualdades de salud desde una edad temprana, según unos investigadores, que encontraron que pone a los niños en riesgo de obesidad. “La exposición a la d…
Learn MoreUna agencia de la OMS declara que el aspartamo es un posible carcinógeno
VIERNES, 14 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El jueves, una agencia de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) anunció que el aspartamo es un posible carcinógeno, mientras que otra se mantuvo firme y dijo que el aspartamo es seguro a las dosis r…
Learn MoreExperimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Thinking Declines in Late-Stage Trial
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Another experimental drug meant to slow the damage of Alzheimer’s appears poised to join a growing arsenal of new treatments for this memory-robbing disease.In research published online Monday in the Journal o…
Learn MoreHow Much of a Difference Is 988 Making a Year After Its Launch?
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has hit its one-year anniversary, and it appears that the public is increasingly turning to the number in times of darkness.The most recent statistics show a substant…
Learn MoreFor Young Workers, Insomnia Cuts Productivity
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study from Australia tied some dangerous and unsettling issues to sleep disorders in young people.The research found links to daytime drowsiness, mental health issues and motor vehicle accidents and note…
Learn MoreSkin Lightening Products Carry Dangers, But Many Users Are Unaware of Risks: Study
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using skin lightening products can be dangerous without a doctor’s supervision because they may contain harmful ingredients.Still, nearly a quarter of people in a recent survey said they used the products not …
Learn MoreOcean Color Is Changing, and Climate Change is Likely Behind It
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The color of the oceans has changed over the past two decades, which has scientists concerned about the impact of climate change. “I’ve been running simulations that have been telling me for years that these c…
Learn MoreSummer Skin Care Tips for Those With Darker Skin
SUNDAY, July 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dermatologist Dr. Caroline Opene is often asked if certain types of sun blocks are better for people with darker skin.Not necessarily, says the director of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Heal…
Learn MoreLiving in Highly Segregated Neighborhood Tied to Lower Life Expectancy
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Residing in a highly segregated neighborhood is associated with significantly lower life expectancy, according to a research letter published online July 14 in JAMA Health Forum.Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., from the …
Learn MoreIndigenous Children Continue to Experience High Rates of RSV
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children experience high rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated acute respiratory illness (ARI) hospitalization, according to a study published online July …
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