By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- COVID-19 patients face a markedly greater risk for developing persistently high blood pressure, even if they never had blood pressure concerns before, new research indicates. The…
AHA News: Thanks to His Wifes Quick Reaction,…
By American Heart Association News>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Levan Singletary's alarm buzzed at 5:15 a.m., telling him to move the car for street sweeping. It was dark when Singletary, who…
Time Is Brain: More Americans Waiting Longer for…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- When people suffering a stroke need a transfer to another hospital, time is of the essence. But a new study finds that most Americans in that…
More Americans Grow Old Alone, and Faltering Minds…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- An estimated 26 million Americans 50 and older live alone, and researchers estimate that more than 4 million have dementia or cognitive impairment. That means…
Maryland Reports Case of Locally Acquired Malaria
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- There's been another case of locally acquired malaria in the United States, this time in Maryland, authorities report. It's the first time this has happened in…
With Cases Soaring, Guns Are Now Leading Cause…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- Guns are now the leading cause of death among kids in the United States. That's the chilling message from a new study that looked at numbers…
Women With Larger Breasts May Be Less Likely…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- Women who have larger breasts tend to exercise less or less intensely, according to a new study that suggests having breast reduction surgery could be a…
Great Step for Baby: Walkable Neighborhoods Linked to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- Walkable neighborhoods -- with sidewalks, parks and paths -- encourage pregnant women to get more exercise, which leads to good outcomes for both mom and baby.…
Does Prior Omicron Infection Shield Against Future Infection?…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- People may assume that a COVID-19 infection protects them the next time they encounter the virus, but that’s not necessarily true. A new study of 750…
Social Media Is Parents Top Concern as Kids…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 -- When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list. Mental health issues…