(HealthNewsDigest.com) – An estimated one in seven Ohio women of adult, reproductive age has visited a crisis pregnancy center, a new study has found.
Month: May 2021
Childhood Obesity – The Effects of Food Ads
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Food advertisements targeting kids can encourage poor eating habits that contribute to obesity; however, not all children are susceptible.
Cancer Tonsil Treating
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Your tonsils are two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat — one on each side — that are your immune system’s first line of defense against bacteria and viruses that enter your mouth.
How Different Types of COVID-19 Vaccines Work
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – I know COVID-19 has been around now for over a year, but I’m still confused by the different types of vaccines, including messenger RNA and vector vaccines. Can you explain how these vaccines work and the differences between these vaccines?
Staring at Screens Can Affect Your Vision
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – More people working from home these days often means more hours looking at computer screens and mobile devices. And eye experts at Mayo Clinic say that could create some temporary vision problems.
With the Proper Portions Fill Your Child’s Plate, and Tummy
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A common nutritional dilemma for parents is determining how much food is enough. Should your child eat more? Less? What’s the right portion? Turns out, there is a bit of a sweet spot and it’s not as complicated as you might think.
Paget’s Disease of the Breast
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Paget’s (PAJ-its) disease of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer. Paget’s disease of the breast starts on the nipple and extends to the dark circle of skin (areola) around the nipple.
Tips for Gathering Safely – COVID-19 (coronavirus) and Celebrations
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues, so do causes for celebration, such as special occasions. But how can you celebrate safely? Find out how to minimize the risks involved in hosting or attending an event.
Symptoms and Causes of Cardiomyopathy
(HealthNewsDigest,com) – Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body. Cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure.
Alzheimer’s Disease – New Hope for People
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – There could be promising news for the more than six million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and the people who care for them.
Symptoms and Causes of Cardiomyopathy
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body. Cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure.
Sleep During Pregnancy: Follow These Tips
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Pregnancy can take a toll on your body. But as much as you need sleep during pregnancy, it doesn’t always come easily. Understand how pregnancy affects sleep and what you can do to rest comfortably.
How a Mediterranean Diet May Help for Stroke Prevention
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In addition to exercise, eating healthy is key not only to preventing stroke in the first place but also stroke recovery and reducing your risk of another stroke.
Can Exercise Lessen the Severity of COVID-19?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For years, researchers have studied the benefits of exercise in preventing dozens of health conditions. But can regular physical activity also help people lessen the impact of viruses like COVID-19?
Following Weight-loss Surgery – Lower-fat Diet Key to Liver Health
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Rockville, Md. (May 27, 2021)—Research suggests that women who have weight loss surgery need to reduce the amount of fat they eat ….
Gut Bacteria for Infants – Thirdhand Smoke Impacts
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Infants exposed to thirdhand smoke while hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) show a difference in the composition of their gut microbiome
Avoid Seasonal Allergies – Why COVID-19 Face Masks Might Help
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COVID-19 has changed the stigma around wearing face masks to protect against unwanted particles in the air that we might be breathing in.
Seasonal Allergies and COVID-19 – How to Tell the Difference
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Spring has officially sprung, which means warmer weather, fresh blooms and the start of seasonal allergies.
Identify New Drug Target for Treating Aggressive Prostate Cancer
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CLEVELAND: According to new findings published in Science Translational Medicine, Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a promising drug target for treating and preventing aggressive, drug-resistant prostate cancer.
Find Lower Rates of Kidney Transplant Referrals at For-Profit Vs. Non-Profit Dialysis Facilities
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Washington, DC — New research indicates that patients with kidney failure who receive care at for-profit dialysis facilities are less likely to be referred for kidney transplants that those receiving care at non-profit facilities.