THURSDAY, Feb. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Burnout: It’s a common enough concept, but how do you know if you’re experiencing it at work and at home? According to experts at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, a myriad of daily pressures placed on individuals can culminate in burnout. “BurnoutContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — If all cars and trucks sold in America were “zero emission” by 2040 and the country’s electric grid was also powered by clean energy, nearly 2.8 million child asthma attacks would be prevented annually, a new report finds. The American Lung Association (ALA)Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where kitchen table economic problems weigh heavily on voter’s minds, a new KFF poll has found. Voters struggling to pay their monthly bills are most eager to hear presidential candidates talkContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Measles cases around the globe have climbed 79%, with over 300,000 cases reported last year, World Health Organization officials said Tuesday. The U.N. health agency said it did not yet have a tally for measles deaths in 2023, but it expects that numberContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a ruling that could drastically limit future infertility care, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law. In the decision, judges turned to what it called anti-abortion language in that state’s constitution and concludedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A ban on menthol cigarettes would likely lead to a meaningful reduction in smoking rates, a new review argues. Almost a quarter of menthol smokers quit smoking altogether after menthol cigarettes were banned in their country or community, researchers report Feb. 21 inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A person’s diet can influence their risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a new study says. Those who eat a healthy plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer sleep apnea, according to findings published Feb. 20Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A popular asthma inhaler was discontinued on Jan. 1, and the business move has left families scrambling to find a replacement for their kids. Flovent was one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for childhood asthma, but maker GSK took it off shelvesContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Rare gene-driven defects such as Down syndrome have occurred among human beings for many thousands of years, a new analysis of ancient DNA has revealed. Not only did the birth defects exist, but these infants were often buried with care by their community.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — People with diabetes have to spend a ton of money to stay healthy, a new study reports. Total and out-of-pocket costs for diabetics run hundreds to thousands of dollars more than regular medical expenses for people without diabetes, researchers found. Type 1 diabetesContinue Reading