FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While losing a spouse can shorten anyone’s life, new Danish research suggests widowers may be far more vulnerable than widows. After six years spent tracking health outcomes among nearly 925,000 Danish seniors, investigators determined that when a man between the ages of 65Continue Reading
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Sen. John Fetterman, who checked himself into Walter Reed Hospital for depression five weeks ago, should be back at work soon, his aide said Thursday. The Pennsylvania senator suffered a stroke last May that nearly killed him, and depression strikes one in threeContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lots of folks gained their COVID weight during the housebound months of the pandemic, and now those extra pounds are weighing heavy on many, a new survey shows. Nearly a third (29%) of just over 1,700 adults surveyed in December 2021 said COVID-19Continue Reading
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Breakthrough research shows genetic markers for substance abuse and could lead to more effective ways to prevent and treat drug and alcohol use disorders. These findings could help people who face addiction to varied substances, including those who have more than one addictionContinue Reading
Losing a spouse may be more lethal for men. In a new study, A widower was 70% more likely to die in the year after loss than his non-widowed peers, while that raised risk was only 27% among widows. Read more COVID pandemic got more Americans worried about being obese.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s nothing like the comfort and security of home. For many, a home is a place filled with fond memories of happy times. It’s no wonder older adults choose to extend their independence by trying to stay in their homes as they getContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with autism are less likely than their peers to receive important vision screening despite a high risk for serious eye disorders, researchers report. Only about 36% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) completed vision screenings during their health checkups, a newContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Florida has yet another new mosquito species in its midst that has migrated from the tropics, settling in at least three counties since 2018. It’s not yet clear whether this one, called Culex lactator, will contribute to transmission of mosquito-borne viruses in theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Choosing a caregiver for a loved one is a decision no one takes lightly. Figuring out the level of care your loved one needs can help make the process go more smoothly. That’s why it’s a great place to start your journey. “TheContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ask your teen about their day and try to spend more quality time together. It matters, a new study found. Teens who report better relationships with their moms and dads are healthier both mentally and physically and less likely to abuse drugs orContinue Reading