THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults. Asian or Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic children had higher rates, the study found. “Our research suggests a growing population ofContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Side effects from a COVID-19 vaccination might have made you feel poorly for a day or two, but that may have come with an extra benefit. A new study of health care workers finds a link between stronger side effects and a longer-lastingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In yet another example of the mind-body connection, people with depression symptoms may face an increased risk of having a stroke, as well as a worse recovery afterwards. A new international study, published online March 8 in the journal Neurology, found about 18%Continue Reading
Two healthy diets may help prevent dementia. Seniors who followed either the Mediterranean or MIND diet had the brain age of someone 18 years younger, new research showed. Read more Pharmacies, hospitals face shortage of breathing drug albuterol. One of the two major U.S. manufacturers of the generic drug shutContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new review of 137 studies from around the world has found that, despite dramatic stories about COVID-19’s impact on mental health, the psychological fallout from the pandemic has been less intense than thought. “Mental health in COVID-19 is much more nuanced thanContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new poll on sleep and mental health has found that more than 90% of adults who reported they get good sleep were also free of depressive symptoms. In its annual poll, the nonprofit National Sleep Foundation (NSF) focused this year on theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Acetaminophen, a popular over-the-counter medication for millions struggling with pain and fever, can also be found in prescription painkillers that combine acetaminophen and an opioid into one pill. The problem? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has long known that high dosages ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A quicker, safer option for treating an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation might be just months away. Atrial fibrillation is currently treated with drugs or a procedure known as thermal ablation. Thermal ablation uses extreme temperatures to disable areas of the heart causingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women will no longer have any drug to prevent preterm birth after the maker of the only available treatment announced Tuesday that it will withdraw its product, Makena, from the market. Covis Pharma Group’s decision follows a U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When people struggle to fall asleep, it’s no surprise they seek solutions. Options can range from prescription medications to sleep therapy, good habits and an abundance of supplements. Taking magnesium for sleep is something some say has real benefits, but does it really?Continue Reading