WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older Americans are increasingly likely to log into “patient portals” to access their health care information — but confidence levels vary. About 78% of people aged 50 to 80 now use at least one patient portal, according to the new University of MichiganContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to diagnosing sleep apnea, current screening methods may put Black patients at a disadvantage, new research suggests. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder characterized by disrupted breathing during sleep. An initial screening tool might be an overnightContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Social media presents a “profound risk” to young brains, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned on Tuesday. In a report, Murthy warned about the risks of social media use for young people and called on policymakers, tech companies, researchers and parents toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to predicting heart trouble down the road, the arteries may say a lot more than the genes do, according to a new study. Researchers found that CT scans of the heart arteries were better than genetics at predicting middle-aged adults’Continue Reading
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It was a no-brainer for New York City mom Jen L. when a pediatrician suggested that she vaccinate her two sons against human papillomavirus (HPV). “Before my kids were eligible for the vaccine, I had read up on it to learn about theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About 7 in 10 American parents are concerned that social media trends related to appearance and editing apps and filters are harming their children’s body image, a new survey shows. Among those polled, about 69% of parents expressed worry about these editing appsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some HIV patients are naturally able to keep the virus fully in check without any medicinal help, a phenomenon that has intrigued scientists for decades. New research appears to identify at least one reason why: an abnormally powerful version of an infection-fighting whiteContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Health screenings and preventive care appointments are a key to maintaining long-term health and well-being. By proactively engaging in these practices, women can identify potential health risks early on and take necessary steps. This guide will outline the key women’s health screenings andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s well known that it’s unhealthy to have belly fat accumulating around your abdominal organs, but there’s a more insidious form of fat that could be even more hazardous to your health, a new study says. Fat that infiltrates your muscles appears toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the only ways to see a doctor was via video or phone appointment, and it turns out many people with cancer still prefer telemedicine visits over in-person ones. The recent end of theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — TikTok content overwhelmingly promotes vaping, putting young users at potential risk of e-cigarette use, according to researchers in Australia. The popular social media platform’s own policies on promoting e-cigarette use are often violated, their new study shows. “Our study explored how e-cigarettes areContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Detailed remnants of human DNA can be found just about everywhere that people have been, a surprising finding that raises a host of ethical issues for researchers, a new study says. Environmental samples of human DNA were found nearly everywhere, save for isolatedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While the U.S. Veterans Affairs health system has been criticized for long appointment wait times and limited access to specialists, the quality of care and access to a range of surgical services is as good as or better than at non-VA health centersContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have isolated for the first time a free-floating form of amyloid beta that appears to be a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease. Further, they argue that a newly approved Alzheimer’s drug — lecanemab (Leqembi) — directly targets these small, complex chains ofContinue Reading