(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an invisible wound of war and a signature injury of military troops.
Month: November 2021
COVID-19 Lockdowns Closed Racial Gap in Exposure to Air Pollution
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Minority neighborhoods in rural New York experienced a disproportionately greater improvement in air quality compared to other neighborhoods
Disparities in Lung Cancer
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New Brunswick, N.J., November 10, 2021 –According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer deaths despite the fact that survival rates have been improving over the past decade.
Find New Treatment for HPV-associated Oral Cancer
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new, shorter treatment for patients with HPV-associated oropharynx cancer leads to excellent disease control and fewer side effects, compared to standard treatment.
Keeping Those Who are Medically Vulnerable Safe COVID-19
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If you or a loved one are immunocompromised, and therefore at a higher risk of becoming severely ill from COIVD-19, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead for upcoming holiday gatherings.
Safety of COVID-19 Vaccinations for Kids
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With 28 million more children in the U.S. now eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19, parents of kids 5–11 may still have questions about the vaccine and if it’s safe for younger children.
2nd Annual Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week, Nov. 14-20
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO (Nov. 10, 2021) – Prevent Blindness has declared Nov. 14-20, 2021 as the second annual “Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness (TED) Week.”
3 Soldiers, Three Pleas for Help this Veterans Day
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NESCONSET, New York – (November 10, 2021) – Everyone loves a puppy, and most people in America want to support those in the military. This Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, there’s a meaningful way to give back….
Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Sleep is a remarkably productive and critical part of life; it’s the time when the brain and body recharge for another day. Yet, most of us simply aren’t getting enough sleep.
Listening to Favorite Music Improves Brain Plasticity, Cognitive Performance of Alzheimer’s Patients
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – TORONTO, CANADA — Researchers have demonstrated that repeated listening to personally meaningful music induces beneficial brain plasticity in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease.
Students Learn Disaster Response During Simulated Tornado
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – AMES, Iowa — A university apartment was turned into a simulated disaster area as Iowa State University students learned how to respond to and manage an emergency.
Identify Gene that Contributes to Secondary Cancers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A 2018 National Institutes of Health study found that patients who received chemotherapy to treat a solid tumor have a small but significant increased risk of developing a secondary cancer later in life….
Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriage Heightens Risk of Cancer in Offspring
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Exposure in utero to a drug used to prevent miscarriage can lead to an increased risk of developing cancer
Lifeline for Primary Care Amid a Crisis in Youth Mental Health
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Most mental health care in America doesn’t happen in psychiatrists’ offices – especially when it comes to children, teens and young adults.
Breastfeeding after Breast Reduction
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, November 9, 2021 – Every year, about 40,000 women in the United States undergo surgery to reduce the size of their breasts.
Pregnancy Stretch Marks Cause Stress and Emotional Burden
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – While stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant individuals substantial embarrassment
How Gene Mutation Boosts Cancer Risk
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 9, 2021 – Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered how a common gene mutation robs people of natural cancer protection.
Reasons to Strength Train
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In case you haven’t noticed yet — muscle mass naturally diminishes with age. If you don’t do anything to replace the muscle you lose, you’ll increase fat.
Plastics – Why Do Some People Recycle but Others Don’t?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have been interviewing people across the region to try to crack the puzzle of why some people recycle and others don’t.
Barbershop Program Helps Reduce Violence
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A coping-skills program with young Black men in Philadelphia barbershops helped reduce reported violent behavior for up to three months