MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As babies and toddlers grow, parents may feel excited about their little one learning to crawl, walk or talk. But these same milestones can also raise concerns when parents fear their child may not be developing normally. Nearly a quarter of parents —Continue Reading
MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Dog obedience trainer Cindy Leung has a very anxious client who loves a very anxious breed, the Shetland Sheepdog. “My [human] student startles at loud noises,” Leung said. “That’s just part of her personality. Loud, sudden noises startle her. Something weird that showsContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 infection doesn’t reduce the chances of successful fertility treatment in women, a small new study suggests. Concerns have been raised about how the virus affects women’s fertility because it invades its target cells by binding to the ACE2 receptor, which is widelyContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most Americans with dementia are undiagnosed, which shows how important it is to screen and assess seniors for the disease, researchers say. Their new analysis of data from a nationwide survey of about 6 million Americans aged 65 and older revealed that 91%Continue Reading
MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Could trees be the key to a cool summer in the city? Yes, claims new research that calculated just how much greenery can bring temperatures down. “We’ve long known that the shade of trees and buildings can provide cooling,” said study co-author Jean-MichelContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Teens who’ve had sleep apnea since childhood have a much higher risk of high blood pressure than those who never had sleep apnea, new research shows. “Our study showed that pediatric sleep apnea can act as a gateway to future hypertension,” said studyContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Being in a Spanish-speaking home doesn’t hamper American kids’ ability to learn English, new research shows. The first-of-its-kind study included 126 U.S.-born 5-year-olds who were exposed to Spanish at home from birth, along with varying amounts of English. Researchers found that the kidsContinue Reading
SATURDAY, June 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When choosing and using flea and tick products for your pets, there are a number of things to consider, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Work with your veterinarian to select the right product for your pet’s species, life stage and weight.Continue Reading
MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Early symptoms of multiple sclerosis may commonly be missed for years before the right diagnosis is made, a new study suggests. Researchers found that patients with MS had a higher-than-average number of medical appointments, with doctors of various specialties, for up to fiveContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Rates and severity of type 2 diabetes among U.S. children rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, possibly due to weight gain during lockdowns, researchers say. “While our study examined hospital admissions for type 2 diabetes in children at one center, the results may beContinue Reading