MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HeathDay News) — More female surgeons are entering the field, which brings up a new question: Are your surgical outcomes likely to be better if your gender matches that of your surgeon? The answer seems to be “probably not.” A study from University of California LosContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Squats and lunges aren’t the most fun exercises, but a new study says they’ll help save your knees. Folks with strong quads building up their thighs appear to be less likely to require a total knee replacement, according to a presentation scheduled forContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to the ultra-fine particles you may breathe in from polluted air, all is not created equal as it affects your health. Fine particle pollutants known PM2.5 — particles that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter — appear to doubleContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People with long COVID exhibit brain changes that are different from the brains of fully recovered COVID-19 patients, a new brain scan study reports. COVID-19 induced a specific pattern of microscopic structural changes in various brain regions of people with long COVID, researchersContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condition, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. That’s why it is providing tipsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Robert Fleetwood, 73, needed joint replacements in both knees, both to relieve his arthritis pain and to continue competing in athletic activities. And thanks to medical advances, Fleetwood was able to go home the same he had each knee replaced, in procedures spacedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (Healthday News) — Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday eating season, when everyone is constantly tempted by sweet treats, rich foods and fancy, high-calorie drinks. But before diving into decadent eating, consider trying to make healthy food choices during the festivities, one expert suggests. “TheContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some calories and feel a little less sluggish after the big meal. Kicking off Thanksgiving Day by participating in a communityContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The last thing a holiday host wants is to have guests get food poisoning from the feast they’ve set. That’s why food safety is particularly important as people prepare for holiday festivities, poison control center experts say. “Forgetting about food safety is aContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New data shows that births rose in the first half of 2023 in states where abortion bans came into effect following the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022. States with bans had an average 2.3% rise in the fertility rate compared toContinue Reading