FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Can treating hearing loss lower your chances of developing dementia down the road? Maybe, claims new research that found that folks who are experiencing hearing loss and don’t use a hearing aid may have a higher risk of developing dementia than people whoContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During the pandemic, nearly 100,000 U.S. registered nurses called it quits, a new survey shows. Why? A combination of stress, burnout and retirements created a perfect storm for the exodus. Even worse, another 610,000 registered nurses (RNs) said they had an “intent toContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early-career doctors were more likely to make mistakes when they had long work weeks or extended shifts, new research reveals. Their patients were also more likely to experience adverse events as a result, according to the study. Moreover, doctors in their second yearContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cutting-edge AI technologies that can detect subtle changes in a person’s voice may help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments even before other symptoms begin. In a new study, researchers used advanced machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) tools toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The kids, no matter how they are conceived, are all right. That is the main takeaway from a new study by British researchers that found no real differences in the psychological well-being of kids who were born via sperm/egg donation or surrogacy andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a disappointing finding, a new report shows that suicide rates in America are on the upswing again after a momentary, and minute, decline. According to researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate increased from 10.7 peopleContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to put the pedal to the metal in America’s transition to clean electric vehicles. The EPA today announced proposed federal emissions standards aimed at accelerating the move to electric cars and trucks. Once adopted, the standards areContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Be forewarned: High blood pressure in your 30s may lead to poorer brain health in your 70s. A new study suggests that treating the condition in young and middle-aged adults may help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later on, especially in men. ForContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the use of a chemical used to clean medical equipment in sterilizing plants because it also raises cancer risks for workers. The agency plans to slash emissions of the odorless gas, called ethylene oxide, byContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The “baby bust” that hit the United States during the first year of the COVID pandemic did not affect all states equally — with states that were more racially diverse or more “blue” seeing bigger drops in their birth rates. That’s among theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Over the past few years the escalating opioid crisis has touched off a complex debate about how best to reign in suicide risk among patients who are prescribed the addictive painkillers. The question: Could rapidly cutting back on legal opioid prescriptions help, orContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Even as many U.S. nuclear reactors reach the end of their estimated life spans, the country still gets nearly 20% of its power from these sites. Now, new research claims that shutting them down could increase air pollution and cause more deaths becauseContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Put out that cigarette for the health of your four-legged friend. When smokers search social media for anti-tobacco information, they tend to engage most with posts about the risk of secondhand smoke on their pets, a new study reveals. Posts with new informationContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sleep apnea is a very disruptive breathing disorder that’s believed to rob millions of Americans of sound, restful sleep. Now, a small, new study suggests the disorder may also prompt a decline in brain health among middle-aged men who have no other significantContinue Reading