MONDAY, Dec. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older adults have a higher risk of delirium after hip and knee surgery if they’re taking anxiety, depression or insomnia drugs, researchers say. “Our findings show that different classes of medicine are riskier than others when it comes to causing delirium after surgery,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — They take care of others, but many U.S. home health care workers say they’re not in good shape themselves, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed self-reported data collected from nearly 3,000 home health care workers in 38 states between 2014 and 2018 andContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Dec. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — This time of year can be hard on the heart. The United States has more heart attack deaths between Christmas and New Year’s Day than at any other time of year, so the American Heart Association (AHA) offers some holiday health tips. “TheContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, but the initial rush to get teens immunized has stalled, a new survey of parents shows. Only 1% of parents now plan to get theirContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients are at risk for serious COVID-19 illness, but some are still afraid to get vaccinated against the virus, new research shows. Study authors surveyed nearly 200 high-risk cancer patients at the Mays Cancer Center in San Antonio, Texas. Only 56% saidContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The smoke from wildfires is dangerous for your lungs, but tiny particles from the smoke can also enter your brain and cause lifelong neurological issues, a new animal study suggests. Once that happens, the particles may put people at risk for everything fromContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Public health experts have long recommended getting a seasonal flu shot, but a new study suggests there’s hesitancy about that vaccine, too. Physicians and pharmacists can play a key role in flu shot uptake, the research shows. Only about 44% of people whoContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Dirty air could cancel out some of the brain benefits of exercise, a new study suggests. “Physical activity is associated with improved markers of brain health in areas with lower air pollution,” said study author Melissa Furlong. “However, some beneficial effects essentially disappearedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — First, the COVID-19 pandemic brought panic, with successive waves of infection and death, including the emergence this year of the Delta variant. Then vaccines offered the promise of a recovery, with a speed — and on a scale — never before seen. ButContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The pandemic has intensified mental health struggles that were already widespread among American teens, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned Tuesday. The pandemic and other major issues faced by their generation are causing “devastating” mental health effects in young people, he warnedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you think you’re fine to drive after drinking, there’s a good chance you’re wrong, new research shows. The study found that despite being over the legal driving limit, half of the participants believed they were safe to drive. The study included 90Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — New York City’s ban on a certain type of heating oil led to significant reductions in air pollutants that pose a risk to health, new research shows. “It is very encouraging to see the overall success of the Clean Heat Program in reducingContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People who undergo surgery to treat cataracts may have a lower likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Of more than 3,000 older adults with the eye disease, those who had surgery were about 30% less likely to be diagnosed withContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Starting college can be a time of fun, new experiences and growth. Yet it can also be a rough transition for many students who struggle with mental health issues. A new study from researchers in the United Kingdom and Canada found about one-thirdContinue Reading