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'3/27/2023 3:03:51 PM'

New Clues to Early Miscarriage and How to Predict Them

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Miscarriages are devastating and often seem to happen out of nowhere, but researchers may have found a new high-tech way to predict which pregnancies are likely to end in miscarriage and which ones are not. The use of 3D...

'3/27/2023 3:03:45 PM'

Does Exercise Really Help Your Brain? Jury Still Out

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- It’s long been thought that working out helps a person stay sharp, but a new review argues there’s little solid scientific evidence for the mental benefits of physical exercise. Individual clinical trial...

'3/27/2023 3:03:32 PM'

Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- For depressed or anxious children, taking melatonin may afford a good night's sleep and, as a result, lower the odds they will harm themselves, new research suggests. The risk of self-harm increased before melatonin was...

'3/27/2023 2:03:18 PM'

Sen. Mitch McConnell Leaves Rehab, Heads Home After Concussion

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell is back home more than two weeks after he fell at a private dinner and was hospitalized with a concussion and broken rib. The Senate Minority Leader spent five days in the hospital and the remainder o...

'3/27/2023 2:03:14 PM'

AHA News: A Decade After Her Baby's Heart Surgery, a Surgeon Fixed the Same Problem in Her Heart

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Cynthia Felix Jeffers was a baby when her 12-day-old sister died from a congenital heart defect. She was 22 when her brother, a week shy of 20, died from the same condition. Cynthia,...

'3/27/2023 11:03:58 AM'

Ovary Removal When Young Could Raise Parkinson's Risk

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Women who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study. This may owe to the sudden loss of estrogen and other...

'3/27/2023 11:03:42 AM'

COVID in Pregnancy Might Raise Odds for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sons: Study

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Boys born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be at risk for developmental delays, a new study suggests. Delays in speech and motor function were the most commonly diagnosed conditions in these children at 12...

'3/27/2023 11:03:33 AM'

Tick Bites Can Trigger Meat Allergy: What You Need to Know

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- If you are experiencing mysterious recurrent vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, you may want to consider that a tick could be responsible. When the lone star tick bites a person, it can transmit something called...

'3/27/2023 11:03:29 AM'

Black Americans Would Reap Biggest Health Boon From Cleaner Air

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- While all Americans could benefit from proposed new limits on what’s called PM2.5 air pollution, new research indicates the change has the potential to benefit Black and low-income Americans the most. The limits...

'3/27/2023 11:03:22 AM'

Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Rise in Women With MS

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- While thinking declines can be a common symptom of multiple sclerosis in women, new research suggests sleep, or lack of it, could be making matters worse. "Sleep disorders have gained substantial recognition for their rol...

'3/27/2023 11:03:22 AM'

Loud Incubators Might Damage Preemie Babies' Hearing

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- While an incubator can save the life of a premature baby, it may be contributing to hearing loss in these vulnerable infants. A new study published March 27 in Frontiers in Pediatrics assessed the sounds in the neonatal...

'3/27/2023 11:03:05 AM'

Sleep Apnea in Childhood Could Affect Developing Brain

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Teenagers with the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea may have brains that look a little different from their peers', a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans,...

'3/26/2023 1:03:22 PM'

Early Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs

SUNDAY, March 26, 2023 -- Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can’t tell their parents or doctors exactly what’s wrong. About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids is born with permanent hearing...

'3/25/2023 1:03:09 PM'

Gambling: When Does Play Become Addiction?

SATURDAY, March 25, 2023 -- While some gamble socially and others do it for a living, it’s a serious addiction for those who have an uncontrollable urge to keep going at the risk of losing everything. “In our brain, the centers involved...

'3/24/2023 7:03:39 PM'

CBD for Anxiety: Can It Help?

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- Anxiety disorder can make it hard to navigate life, but lately CBD has been touted as a natural treatment for the nerve-wracking condition. You can buy CBD almost anywhere -- gas stations, spas, farmers markets and grocer...

'3/24/2023 5:03:47 PM'

Caregiving for Someone After a Stroke

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- When a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a relief that they survived and are getting good care. But recovery can take time for the patient. Making sure they get the care they need can be a challenge for the spouse,...

'3/24/2023 5:03:07 PM'

The Most Common Anxiety Medications, Explained

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- Endless worry, irritability and insomnia are all symptoms of a possible anxiety disorder. Luckily, there are numerous anxiety medications that can help ease the condition. Joy Alonzo, a specialist in the pharmacotherapy...

'3/24/2023 3:03:31 PM'

AHA News: Many Latinos in the US Don't Get Enough Sleep, and Researchers Are Trying to Learn Why

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- A good night's sleep is essential for good health, but many Latinos in the U.S. just don't get enough of it. To shed light on possible reasons why, researchers are studying the sleep...

'3/24/2023 3:03:22 PM'

E. Coli From Meat May Be Causing Many UTIs

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- E. coli bacteria are an infamous cause of food poisoning, but a new study suggests those same microbes lurking in meat may be behind nearly half a million cases of urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are very common,...

'3/24/2023 3:03:06 PM'

Parts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in patients’ bodies. Previously,...

'3/24/2023 11:03:59 AM'

COVID Pandemic Got More Americans Worried About Being Obese: Survey

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- Lots of folks gained their COVID weight during the housebound months of the pandemic, and now those extra pounds are weighing heavy on many, a new survey shows. Nearly a third (29%) of just over 1,700 adults surveyed in...

'3/24/2023 11:03:49 AM'

Injury-Proof Homes: Creating Safe Spaces for Older Adults

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- There’s nothing like the comfort and security of home. For many, a home is a place filled with fond memories of happy times. It’s no wonder older adults choose to extend their independence by trying to stay in...

'3/24/2023 11:03:40 AM'

New Tropical Species of Mosquito Migrates Into Florida

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- Florida has yet another new mosquito species in its midst that has migrated from the tropics, settling in at least three counties since 2018. It’s not yet clear whether this one, called Culex lactator, will...

'3/24/2023 11:03:35 AM'

Mental Health Woes Double Women's Odds for Cervical Cancer

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- Women with mental illness have a risk for cervical cancer that’s twice as high as that for others, according to new research. Swedish researchers noted that women with mental illness, neuropsychiatric disability or...

'3/24/2023 11:03:27 AM'

Losing a Spouse May Be More Lethal for Men

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- While losing a spouse can shorten anyone's life, new Danish research suggests widowers may be far more vulnerable than widows. After six years spent tracking health outcomes among nearly 925,000 Danish seniors,...

'3/24/2023 11:03:18 AM'

Kids With Autism Face Higher Odds of Vision Issues, But Many Don't Get Screened

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Children with autism are less likely than their peers to receive important vision screening despite a high risk for serious eye disorders, researchers report. Only about 36% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)...

'3/24/2023 11:03:13 AM'

Million-Person Study Finds Genes Common to Many Addiction Disorders

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- Breakthrough research shows genetic markers for substance abuse and could lead to more effective ways to prevent and treat drug and alcohol use disorders. These findings could help people who face addiction to varied...

'3/24/2023 11:03:12 AM'

Sen. John Fetterman Improving, Though Timing on Return to Work Still Unclear

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 – Sen. John Fetterman, who checked himself into Walter Reed Hospital for depression five weeks ago, should be back at work soon, his aide said Thursday. The Pennsylvania senator suffered a stroke last May that nearly...

'3/23/2023 5:03:21 PM'

How to Find a Caregiver: A Guide

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- Choosing a caregiver for a loved one is a decision no one takes lightly. Figuring out the level of care your loved one needs can help make the process go more smoothly. That’s why it’s a great place to start...

'3/23/2023 5:03:10 PM'

1 in Every 36 U.S. 8-Year-Olds Has Autism

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- More American children have autism than previously thought, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. It also finds that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed diagnosis for many, which could have lasting...

'3/23/2023 5:03:05 PM'

U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Rose in 2022: CDC

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- Tuberculosis cases climbed again in 2022, U.S. health officials announced Thursday. Still, the 5% increase, which amounted to 8,300 cases, didn't reach higher pre-pandemic numbers, according to the U.S. Centers for...

'3/23/2023 5:03:01 PM'

Close Bond With Your Teen Can Keep Them Physically Healthy, Too: Study

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- Ask your teen about their day and try to spend more quality time together. It matters, a new study found. Teens who report better relationships with their moms and dads are healthier both mentally and physically and...

'3/23/2023 4:03:49 PM'

Drug Shortages Rose by 30% in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- Americans are facing shortages of drugs critical for cancer treatment, breathing problems and more — shortages that increased nearly 30% between 2021 and 2022, a new report shows. The report, commissioned by the...

'3/23/2023 4:03:35 PM'

Weaker Bones, Weakening Brain? Study Makes the Connection

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- For some older adults, thinning bones may be a harbinger of waning memory, a new study suggests. The study, of more than 3,600 older adults, found that those with relatively low bone density were at greater risk of bein...

'3/23/2023 3:03:51 PM'

AHA News: Back From Deployment, Air Force Member Diagnosed With Congestive Heart Failure

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- As a logistics planner with the U.S. Air Force, Kassandra Benson deployed to Pakistan, where she worked long days and nights coordinating and troubleshooting special operations troops'...

'3/23/2023 3:03:48 PM'

Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- Curated images of perfect bodies -- often highly filtered and unrealistic -- are common on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. And a broad new review of 50 recent studies across 17 countries finds that relentless...

'3/23/2023 3:03:20 PM'

Warming Climate Could Bring Flesh-Eating Bacteria to More U.S. Waters

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- Global warming is fostering the spread of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria along the northeastern coast of the United States, researchers report. Vibrio vulnificus bacteria grow in warm shallow coastal waters and can...

'3/23/2023 3:03:16 PM'

Global Review Finds Vaccination Cuts Odds of Long COVID in Half

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- A review of studies from around the world finds that getting vaccinated halves the risk of long COVID-19. For the review, a team led by researchers from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom looked at data...

'3/23/2023 11:03:47 AM'

Living Near Noisy Roads Can Raise Your Blood Pressure

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- That road noise outside your window could be wreaking havoc on your blood pressure. A new study published March 22 in JACC: Advances found that the roaring engines, blaring horns and wailing sirens can themselves elevat...

'3/23/2023 11:03:21 AM'

New Parasite Is Killing Sea Otters, and Might Pose Threat to People

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 -- A rare strain of the parasite Toxoplasma has killed four sea otters along the California coast, raising concerns about a potential public health risk. “The appearance of this lethal type of Toxoplasma in coastal...