Fracking Tied to Lymphomas, Asthma in New Study
WEDNESAY, Aug. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Research into a possible link between childhood health problems and natural gas wells in western Pennsylvania is wrapping up with some answers.Children who lived near these wells were more likely to develop …
Learn MoreRecent Rise in Disability, Years of Life Lost From CVD Due to Air Pollution
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From 1990 to 2019, all-age disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) due to cardiovascular diseases attributable to particulate matter (PM) air pollution increased 31 percent, according to a study published on…
Learn MorePediatricians’ Group Urges That All Infants Get New RSV Shot
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — All infants should receive the new long-acting preventive monoclonal antibody for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the nation’s leading pediatrics group said.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urged…
Learn MoreMost Infants With RSV-Related Critical Illness Born at Term
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most infants requiring intensive care for respiratory syncytial virus are born at term, and do not have underlying medical conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in JAMA Network Open.Natash…
Learn MoreMás estadounidenses que nunca creen que el humo de marihuana es más seguro que el de cigarrillo, y no lo es
LUNES, 14 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — A medida que el uso médico o recreativo del cannabis se ha legalizado en muchos estados de EE. UU., las opiniones de los estadounidenses sobre la droga podrían haberse vuelto más positivas. De hecho, un …
Learn MoreLiving With Air Pollution Raises Chances of Dementia, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who daily breathe in air pollution, particularly from wildfires or agricultural sources, might need to add a heightened risk of dementia to their list of health concerns. New research looked at the pot…
Learn MoreEducation on Approval Process May Increase Acceptance of New RSV Vaccines
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People are more likely to recommend that a pregnant family member or friend get vaccinated to protect the infant from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) if they are shown information about the rigorous process …
Learn MoreReview Shows Certain Exercises Benefit Patients With Asthma
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, may benefit people with asthma seeking to improve their lung function, according to a review published online Aug. 10 in the Annals o…
Learn MoreMore Americans Than Ever Believe Marijuana Smoke Is Safer Than Cigarette Smoke. They’re Wrong
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As cannabis use has become legal in many U.S. states for medical or recreational use, Americans’ views on the drug may have gotten rosier.In fact, a new report finds that over 44% of adults now believe smoking…
Learn MoreBack-to-School Tips on Preventing Asthma, Allergy Flares in Kids
SATURDAY, Aug. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heading back to school requires supplies and planning for all, but if you’re a parent of a child with allergies or asthma then you have even more to consider.“The start of a new school year is exciting for s…
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