(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO — Women who experience acute aortic dissection—a spontaneous and catastrophic tear in one of the body’s main arteries—not only are older and have more advanced disease than men when they seek medical care….
Month: June 2021
N95 Masks – Decontaminating for Reuse
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have determined that heating N95 respirators up to 75 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes deactivates a surrogate coronavirus without compromising the device’s fit and its ability to filter airborne particles.
Importance of Continued Safety Efforts During Vaccine Distribution
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHAPEL HILL, NC – Research published by JAMA Network Open shows how non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) like mask wearing and physical distancing can help prevent spikes in COVID-19 cases as populations continue to get vaccinated.
Women of Reproductive Age – Cannabis Legalization Could Lead to Health Disparities
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New Jersey and several other states across the country have legalized recreational cannabis. “This is the perfect time to consider repealing policies that criminalize pregnant women for substance use
Speech Therapy Often Can Help Those Whose Speech is Affected by Stroke
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – My mother had a stroke six months ago. Her mobility has returned to near normal, but she still has some difficulty communicating. She can read and understand others when they speak, but she often struggles to find the words she wants to say.
Atypical Depression – Understanding It
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave, and it can lead to emotional and physical problems.
Eating with Celiac Disease in Summer
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With summer nearly here, thoughts turn to summer eating, including potlucks, picnics at the beach and celebrations.
Migraine Headaches – Understanding Them
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about migraines.
Clinical Trial Evaluating Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine are participating in a national clinical trial evaluating whether people who have previously experienced severe allergic reactions are at increased risk….
June is Cataract Awareness Month
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BRIDGEWATER, N.J., and CHICAGO, June 1, 2021 – Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business, and Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest volunteer eye health non-profit organization, today announced….
Without Opioids – Post-Surgical Pain Relief
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Clinician researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have shown that patients don’t necessarily need opioids for pain relief following robotic prostatectomies.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer – Identifying Potential Treatment
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New Brunswick, N.J., June 1, 2021 – The year 2021 marks a grim milestone for breast cancer seeing it overtake lung cancer to become the most commonly diagnosed cancer globally.
What Are the Health Benefits of Olive Oil?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – All fats are dense in calories, but not all need to be shunned by those following a healthy eating plan. In fact, some fats — such as olive oil — are considered to be heart healthy. Why is this?
Tai Chi Can Mirror Healthy Benefits of Conventional Exercise
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A new study shows that tai chi mirrors the beneficial effects of conventional exercise by reducing waist circumference in middle-aged and older adults with central obesity.
Develop New Measure of Brain Health
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – How old is your brain compared to your chronological age?
Childhood ALS Linked to Genetic Mutation
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Scientists have identified a novel form of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, that affects children….
Regulating Emotion May be Effective in Disrupting Compulsive Cocaine Addiction
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY – An emotion regulation strategy known as cognitive reappraisal helped reduce the typically heightened and habitual attention to drug-related cues and contexts in cocaine-addicted individuals
Can Taking Vitamins Help Prevent Heart Disease or a Heart Attack?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It’s not yet clear if taking vitamins can reduce your risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack.
When It’s Time to Stop Using the Opioid Medication
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Opioids are powerful painkillers. Despite the risks associated with opioid use — including high rates of abuse, addiction and accidental overdose — they may still be the best option in certain situations, such as for acute, short-term pain.
Don’t Let These Myths Confuse You – Organ Donation
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. Unfortunately, many may never get the call saying that a suitable donor organ — and a second chance at life — has been found.