By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 -- America's teens are still not alright. Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. Top among these is an increase in…
Could Hair Relaxers Affect a Womans Fertility?
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 -- Hair relaxers may slightly affect fertility, a factor most likely to impact women who are Black or Hispanic, according to a new study. Research led by…
Drinking & Driving in the Senior Years: A…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 -- Older drivers using alcohol or drugs are much more likely to be at fault in a car crash. Researchers studying the issue say that calls for…
Opioid Addiction Treatment Rates in U.S. Have Flatlined,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 -- The U.S. opioid crisis led to changes that make it easier for people struggling with addiction to get medication from a health care provider to help…
In California Study, Many Veterans at Risk of…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 -- A new study on veterans, gun storage and suicidal thoughts points to an urgent need for mental health and substance-related services, according to researchers. The study…
Weight-Loss Surgery Could Cut Odds for Obesity-Linked Cancers…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 -- Getting bariatric surgery may help someone lose weight and reduce their risk for obesity-related cancers by more than half. New research to be presented at a…
CDC Reports No New Mpox Cases in Over…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 – For the first time since the mpox outbreak began last spring, no new cases have been reported in more than a week, fresh government data shows.…
CDC Relaxes COVID Vaccination Rules for Foreign Travelers
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 -- Travelers to the United States will now only need a single bivalent COVID vaccine from either Pfizer or Moderna to enter the country, the U.S. Centers…
AHA News: Es menos probable que la gente…
By American Heart Association News>VIERNES, 28 de abril de 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Las barreras del idioma, las diferencias culturales y las desigualdades sistémicas en la salud son algunos de los motivos por…
AHA News: Hispanic People – Especially Men –…
By American Heart Association News>FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Language barriers, cultural differences and systemic health inequities are among the reasons many Latino people, particularly men, avoid doctor visits – and…