THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A procedure to treat the irregular heart rhythm condition known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib) works just as well for women as it does for men, new research shows. The technology, called pulsed field ablation (PFA), can be used to restore a regular heartbeat.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The antiviral drug Paxlovid is great at treating COVID-19 infections, but a new study casts doubt on its effectiveness at preventing symptoms associated with long COVID. Nearly 9,600 veterans given Paxlovid had about the same risk of most post-COVID side effects as vetsContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans have been getting COVID treatments such as Paxlovid for free, but that’s about to end. The medications will enter the private market this week, the Associated Press reported. The price for a five-day course of Paxlovid, made by Pfizer, will be $1,390.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More than half of working-age Americans struggle to afford their health care and many forgo care, possibly risking their health, according to a new survey. The Commonwealth Fund survey queried more than 7,800 individuals aged 19 and up between April and July. TheContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable to conceive still exists, the definition has now been expanded to include otherContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The rate of firearm homicides in the United States decreased in 2022, the first drop seen since a sharp increase emerged early in the pandemic, public health officials reported. In 2022, firearm homicides numbered 5.9 deaths per 100,000 people nationwide, researchers from theContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The expression “you snooze, you lose” may have given reluctant morning risers a bad rap. New research suggests folks who hit the snooze button on their alarm clock may actually reap a rise-and-shine gain. Snoozing appears to boost your ability to think quicklyContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As scientists try to learn more about the impact of the gut microbiome on physical and mental health, a new study finds the Mediterranean diet may prevent PTSD symptoms. “There is a very intriguing relationship between the human gut microbiome and the brain,”Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans’ life expectancy has been stagnant for over a decade, and much of the blame has been placed on “deaths of despair” among middle-aged adults. But a new study suggests that chronic disease among older Americans is actually the biggest factor. After aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – About 500,000 children and families have had their Medicaid reinstated after some states erroneously purged them because of a systems issue, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) said Thursday. The agency had first expressed concerns about the issue last month, tellingContinue Reading