MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The progressive narrowing of the aortic heart valve in a group of older men could not be slowed during a recent clinical trial using vitamin K2 supplements, dampening hopes of finding a medical treatment for this common but serious condition. TheContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have long known that as the Earth warms due to climate change, plants produce more pollen, making allergy season longer and more pronounced. Now, a new survey finds that hay fever sufferers are increasingly taking notice. In a poll of more thanContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The strange smells and sounds at an animal shelter can stress out even the most placid pup, and invasive tests to see if they need medicine to calm down only add to the anxiety. So there’s some good news for Fido in newContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The World Health Organization said it is investigating an outbreak of acute hepatitis among children that now involves 11 countries, including the United States. Among the 169 reported cases, at least one child has died from this inflammation of the liver and 17Continue Reading
MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A year after being hospitalized with COVID-19, only about 25% of people felt fully recovered, a new study shows, and the risk of long COVID was highest among women, obese people and those who were on a ventilator. There are no specific treatmentsContinue Reading
Could climate change be worsening ‘sneezin’ season’? In a new Harris/HealthDay poll, 74% of respondents said their symptoms negatively impact their overall quality of life. Read more Acute hepatitis outbreak now totals 169 children across 11 countries. The World Health Organization isn’t sure if the numbers represent a real surgeContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Previous research has linked heart health threats such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity with mental decline and dementia. Amassing those riskContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an encouraging finding, according to the authors of a new study. Their analysis of a Canadian government mental healthContinue Reading
SUNDAY, April 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic is common among young children, and parents may wonder how to quell those concerns. An expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston has some advice. “Parents should have a clear idea of what their thoughts are aboutContinue Reading
SATURDAY, April 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A healthier lifestyle is recommended for stroke survivors, but that’s often easier said than done. Now, online programs are coming to the rescue, according to a new study. “Online platforms are a viable and impactful model to address the health information needs andContinue Reading