By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 -- Sleep problems — from snoring to sleeping too much or too little — may be associated with elevated stroke risk, researchers say. Snorting during sleep, having…
Health Highlights: April 6, 2023
News Consumer News Health Highlights: April 6, 2023 By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>'Morning after' antibiotics might prevent common STDs. Taking a common antibiotic within 72 hours of unprotected sex cut the chances of a sexually…
Genes or Lifestyle? How a Person Becomes Obese…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 -- It’s well known that being overweight or obese can increase health risks. But a new study finds that the reasons why a person is obese may…
Race Could Matter When It Comes to Parkinsons…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 -- It’s safe to say that the debilitating loss of motor control that typifies Parkinson’s disease is bound to undermine any patient’s quality of life. But new…
Morning After Antibiotics Could Slash Odds for Common…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 -- A "morning after" dose of a common antibiotic can greatly lower the chances of sexually transmitted bacterial infections in high-risk people, a new clinical trial has…
New RSV Vaccine May Prevent Illness in Infants,…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 -- An RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show. The vaccine is 86% effective in…
Immune System May Hold Secret to Living to…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 -- Centenarians might live 100 years or more thanks in part to a more agile and adaptive immune system, a new study reveals. Blood tests of seven…
On Medicaid & Need Mental Health Services? Where…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 -- Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services varies widely across the United States, making it hard for many folks who need help to get it, a new…
Many Young Kids With Autism Are Kicked Out…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 -- About 1 in 6 preschoolers with autism get expelled from their day care program, new research finds. On average, such kids are about 3 years old…
AHA News: Discrimination Linked to Higher Risk of…
By American Heart Association News>WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Experiencing discrimination may increase the chance of dying, especially from cardiovascular-related causes, according to a new study that followed participants for nearly…