FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When dogs’ hearing fades, their mental skills follow, new research reveals. For the study, the researchers examined the link between hearing loss in aging dogs and dementia. The findings shed light on ways sensory loss affects canine cognition (thinking skills) and could leadContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday it has loosened its COVID-19 social distancing recommendations as the American public learns to live with the virus in its midst. “We’re in a stronger place today as a nation, with more toolsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — American kids who are poor or members of ethnic minority groups are missing out on the youth sports that have long been touted for building strong bodies and strong character, a new study reports. The researchers found that youngsters who are poor, orContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For people with multiple sclerosis, certain factors early in their disease may determine their quality of life in the years to come, a new study suggests. In medicine, there are ways to objectively measure a disease’s course, such as whether a medication isContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Farmyard pigs could be the key to restoring sight in people who have lost their vision due to a damaged cornea, a new study reports. Collagen drawn from pig’s skin is being used to create an experimental implant that mimics the human cornea,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — A visit to the dentist’s office could provide a glimpse into your heart and brain health. More than an estimated 100 diseases can show symptoms in the mouth. For instance, periodontal disease, which results from infections and inflammation of the gumsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Record numbers of people are turning to plant-based diets to take advantage of the many health benefits they offer, but this may come at the expense of their bones, a new study suggests. Exactly what did researchers find? Middle-aged women who never eatContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who has suffered through a large, painful kidney stone wants to avoid a repeat episode. Now a new trial confirms one preventive strategy: removing small “silent” stones before they cause trouble. When people develop a kidney stone that is painful enough toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Teachers play a critical role in the early detection and reporting of child abuse, according to a new study that found school closures during the height of the pandemic may have meant that up to 8,000 reports of endangered children were missed. “ChildContinue Reading
When removing a big kidney stone, get the little ones, too. Doctors know there is a high likelihood that those stones could cause symptoms later on, and a new study confirms that removal reduces recurrence. Read more U.S. opioid prescriptions are declining. A new study that included cancer patients asContinue Reading