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27 Mar

What Causes a Miscarriage? Researchers Uncover New Clues.

A new study finds embryos from pregnancies that end is miscarriage develop at a slower rate than embryos that end in live births

24 Mar

E. Coli in Raw Meat May Cause Half-a-Million UTIs in the U.S. Every Year, Study Finds

E. coli from raw poultry and meat is making its way into people through our food supply, causing UTIs and other illnesses, researchers say.

23 Mar

Warming Climate Linked to Rise in Flesh-Eating Bacteria in U.S. Waters

Scientists warn global warming is causing an increase in life-threatening infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm, salty waters.

New Clues to Early Miscarriage and How to Predict Them

Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

New Clues to Early Miscarriage and How to Predict Them

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 ultrasound imaging with virtual reality technology can create a hologram of a developing embryo to see if it is maturing... Full Page

Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?

Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?

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 prescribed and decreased by about half after kids started taking the supplement, the study found. Teen girls suffering fr... Full Page

Does Exercise Really Help Your Brain? Jury Still Out

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

Does Exercise Really Help Your Brain? Jury Still Out

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 results have tended to support the idea that regular exercise helps maintain brain health.

But a combined review of 109 trials ... Full Page

Sen. Mitch McConnell Leaves Rehab, Heads Home After Concussion

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

Sen. Mitch McConnell Leaves Rehab, Heads Home After Concussion

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 of the 2-1/2 weeks following his fall in inpatient physical therapy.

“I’m in frequent touch with my Senate co... Full Page

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

American Heart Association News March 27, 2023

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

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, meanwhile, grew up in New York City being told there was nothing wrong with her heart. Doctors insisted her shortness of breath was caused by asthma. Ev... Full Page

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

Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

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

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 months. They were seen in boys but not in girls, the study authors said.

"These findings suggest that male offsprin... Full Page

Sleep Apnea in Childhood Could Affect Developing Brain

Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

Sleep Apnea in Childhood Could Affect Developing Brain

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, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammat... Full Page

Black Americans Would Reap Biggest Health Boon From Cleaner Air

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

Black Americans Would Reap Biggest Health Boon From Cleaner Air

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 being considered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could cut death rates in those more vulnerable groups by up... Full Page

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

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

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

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 “alpha gal,” the sugar that’s present in all mammals except humans, explained Dr. Sarah McGill. She is an associate pro... Full Page

Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Rise in Women With MS

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Rise in Women With MS

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 role in cognitive [thinking] decline, which affects up to 70% of people with multiple sclerosis,” explained study author ... Full Page

Ovary Removal When Young Could Raise Parkinson's Risk

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

Ovary Removal When Young Could Raise Parkinson's Risk

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 hormones, which causes an abrupt endocrine dysfunction in premenopausal women, researchers said.

Study results were s... Full Page

Loud Incubators Might Damage Preemie Babies' Hearing

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2023

Loud Incubators Might Damage Preemie Babies' Hearing

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 intensive care unit, evaluating the impact on newborns.

“The motivation of our multidisciplinary researc... Full Page

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

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 26, 2023

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

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 loss, so most health systems test newborns within a day or two after birth, according to Penn State Health in Hershey, Pa.

... Full Page
Gambling: When Does Play Become Addiction?

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 25, 2023

Gambling: When Does Play Become Addiction?

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 with gambling addiction are the same centers involved with substance addiction," said Dr. Asim Shah, professor and executive vic... Full Page

CBD for Anxiety: Can It Help?

Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter March 24, 2023

CBD for Anxiety: Can It Help?

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 grocery stores. It comes in many forms -- from gummies to tablets to tinctures to lozenges and patches.

But is CBD good... Full Page

The Most Common Anxiety Medications, Explained

Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter March 24, 2023

The Most Common Anxiety Medications, Explained

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 of mental disorders at Texas A&M's College of Pharmacy, said recently, “If you understand the different types of ... Full Page

Caregiving for Someone After a Stroke

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 24, 2023

Caregiving for Someone After a Stroke

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, grown child or other loved one who is providing that care at home.

Fortunately, resources exist to help you t... Full Page

Parts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter March 24, 2023

Parts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients

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, the FDA had expressed concern about duodenoscopes because they can be difficult to clean and may spread bacteria such as Full Page

E. Coli From Meat May Be Causing Many UTIs

Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter March 24, 2023

E. Coli From Meat May Be Causing Many UTIs

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, affecting more than half of all women at least once in their lives. And the vast majority of those infections are caused b... Full Page

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

American Heart Association News March 24, 2023

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

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 habits of those living near the U.S.-Mexico border.

"I honestly don't think we have a very good understanding of what the rates of (sleep problems) are ... Full Page

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