Family-Based Intervention for Childhood Obesity Effective
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Family-based treatment for childhood overweight and obesity can be successfully implemented in pediatric primary care settings and leads to improved weight outcomes over 24 months for children and parents, ac…
Learn MoreFeds Urge States to Slow Down on Dropping People From Medicaid
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Large numbers of people are losing their Medicaid health coverage as pandemic relief measures end, and the federal government is asking states to slow down the purging of rolls.Some people losing coverage cou…
Learn MoreMás evidencias de que una terapia genética podría curar la enfermedad de células falciformes
LUNES, 12 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un ensayo clínico que intenta descubrir una cura para la enfermedad de células falciformes (o anemia drepanocítica) encontró que una nueva terapia genética es segura y exitosa en cuatro pacientes. Dos de …
Learn MoreConsejos para mantenerse fresco en el calor extremo
SÁBADO, 10 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El calor extremo puede ser peligroso, pero puede mantenerse fresco y seguro si toma las medidas de precaución adecuadas. La Academia Americana de Cirujanos Ortopédicos (American Academy of Orthopaedic Su…
Learn MoreCada año, cientos de niños se ahogan en EE. UU.
LUNES, 12 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El ahogamiento es una importante causa de muertes entre los niños de 1 a 4 años en Estados Unidos, y demasiados niños mayores siguen muriendo en el agua, según un informe reciente de la Comisión de Seguri…
Learn MoreV114 Pneumococcal Vaccine Has Acceptable Safety Profile for Infants
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — VAXNEUVANCE (V114), the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) containing the 13 serotypes in Prevnar 13 (PCV13) plus serotypes 22F and 33F, is well-tolerated and safe for infants, according to a stud…
Learn MoreNew Threshold Could Inform Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis Decisions
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A newly defined risk threshold may inform decision-making for the appropriateness of rabies postexposure prophylaxis, according to a study published online June 9 in JAMA Network Open.Kelly Charniga, Ph.D., f…
Learn MoreChikungunya Vaccine Candidate Induces Strong Immune Response
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The live attenuated vaccine candidate for active immunization and prevention of disease caused by chikungunya virus, VLA1553, induces a strong immune response and seroprotective titers in almost all vaccinate…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Plus Heart Attack Tied to Higher Mortality and Complications
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with COVID-19 and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) experienced higher rates of mortality and complications than patients without COVID-19, with racial disparities identified, according to a study sc…
Learn MoreBurdened by Medical Bills, Many Americans With Diabetes Turn to Crowdfunding for Help
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — How prohibitive is the cost of diabetes care? For American patients, including those with insurance, the full scope of related expenses is often so onerous that some have turned to crowdfunding platforms like…
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