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THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Hopping backward is a good test to see if someone’s ACL surgery has gone well, a new study says. That backward hop is an effective way of measuring the strength of a patient’s knee function, as well as the strength of their quadriceps,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — There have been 50 face transplants performed in 11 countries since the surgery was pioneered back in 2005, and long-term outcomes have been favorable, a new review finds. In total, 85% of people receiving these complex surgeries survived five years and 74% wereContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Cadmium, uranium, cobalt: These and other metals found in the environment can collect in the body and exacerbate heart disease, new research suggests. “Our findings highlight the importance of considering metal exposure as a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease,” saidContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Women with early stage breast cancer may now take Kisquali, a medication already approved for advanced disease, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s expanded approval of the treatment, drug maker Novartis announced Tuesday. “The FDA approval of Kisqali for this early breastContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Black women have a higher risk of dying from any type of breast cancer than white women, a new review finds. Overall, the increased survival risk for Black women ranges from 17% to 50%, depending on the type of breast cancer, researchers found.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of health care workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows. The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and job stress among a small group of workers atContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Wegovy, Zepbound and other cutting-edge weight-loss drugs can be tough to get these days. They’re in short supply, and often too expensive to afford without insurance coverage. Because of these barriers, many people are doing an end-run around their doctor’s office, reaching outContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Folks who are content with what they’ve got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests. “Our findings support a holistic approach to health care, where enhancing a person’s mental and emotional well-being is considered anContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Early, aggressive treatment of brain lesions caused by multiple sclerosis could help ward off faster decline in patients, a new study finds. Such treatment could prevent or potentially cure paramagnetic rim lesions (PRL), areas of chronic brain inflammation that are linked to moreContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The corner bodega or neighborhood Kwik-E-Mart could be fueling childhood obesity in the United States, a new study suggests. Children have a more than 50% increased chance of obesity if they live in a place without ready access to full-fledged grocery stores stockedContinue Reading