MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Rising numbers of coronavirus infections in the United States are not surprising and not yet a cause for alarm, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious doctor, said Sunday. There are an average of 31,000 new cases a day nationwide, a 3% increaseContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new artificial intelligence approach can predict if and when heart patients might die of sudden cardiac arrest far more accurately than a doctor can, and could improve survival rates, according to its developers. “Sudden cardiac death caused by arrhythmia accounts for asContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older children and teens are the most vulnerable to severe cases of a rare inflammatory disorder that can occur in youngsters who’ve had COVID-19, a new study finds. It included 232 children aged 18 and younger who were admitted to 15 hospitals inContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older Black American cancer patients have higher rates of frailty and disability than their white peers, which may help explain why Black patients also have higher cancer death rates, new research suggests. The researchers noted that Black patients are more likely to dieContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Some patients with serious illnesses get cosmetic surgery to look healthier and be more comfortable in social situations or at work, a small study finds. Researchers interviewed 12 patients who had cosmetic surgery at the start or during treatment for conditions such asContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds. Tai chi involves a series of slow movements of the hands, arms, neck, legs and core combined with deep breathing. Researchers developed aContinue Reading
SUNDAY, April 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When the world gets you down, go for a walk and make your heart happy. Physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress and boost your mood, while reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke, according to the AmericanContinue Reading
SATURDAY, April 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re thinking about getting a device to help you sleep better, an expert offers some advice. Sleep-tracking devices range from those that record how much you sleep to those that monitor your sleep stages, but it can be difficult to know ifContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Supply chain problems are causing significant shortages of baby formula in the United States, and some retailers are now limiting how much people can buy at one time. About three-quarters of U.S. babies receive formula within their first six months, but it’s gettingContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With the advent of smartphones came the rise of selfies, shared daily by “like”-seeking millions across social media. But a small new study suggests that, unlike photos taken with regular cameras, smartphone selfies distort facial features in a not-so-flattering way. And those unappealingContinue Reading