FRIDAY, July 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Racial disparities in breast cancer survival have narrowed in recent years, but Black women with the disease still have double the death rate of white women. That’s according to a study that tracked breast cancer trends in Florida between 1990 and 2015. Overall,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, July 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Can pets get COVID-19 from their beloved owners? Yes, they can. In fact, a pair of new studies suggest that COVID-19 is quite common among cats and dogs in households where someone has contracted the virus. But at a virtual meeting of theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Men, take note: An unhappy marriage might end in divorce, but staying unhappily hitched could also raise your risk of stroke or early death, a new Israeli study suggests. The increased risk was as much as that seen with smoking or a ‘couchContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Early research suggests that CRISPR gene-editing technology may some day lead to dramatic relief for patients struggling with amyloidosis, a rare but serious disease that can trigger organ failure. “There are many different types of amyloidosis,” explained study author Dr. Julian Gillmore, aContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Black American military veterans with aggressive prostate cancer who would benefit from surgery or radiation are less likely to get those treatments than men of other races, despite equal access to health care, a new study finds. “Despite great strides in prostate cancerContinue 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
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
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nothing can perk up your appearance like a new cut and color, but failure to take proper precautions when having your hair dyed could result in chemical burns on your scalp, an expert warns. “We usually see this injury around prom season andContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The good news: Levels of lead in the air that Londoners breathe are far lower today than they were in the 1980s, when leaded gas was an automotive staple. The bad news: Decades-old lead particles still pollute the city’s air, a stubborn andContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Among Americans with severe asthma, less than half see a specialist to manage their condition, new research shows. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends patients with severe asthma be referred to a specialist for evaluation and care. To find outContinue Reading