THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summer is an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities. Following some simple advice can increase the odds…
Average COVID Hospital Bill for U.S. Seniors Nearly…
THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- The cost of COVID-19 hospitalizations averaged nearly $22,000 for older Americans in 2020 — and much more for those who became critically ill, a new government study finds. Researchers at…
Strokes Hitting COVID Patients Are More Severe: Study
THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- COVID-19 patients are at increased risk for severe strokes, according to a new study that also found that the overall risk of stroke is higher in younger patients. Researchers analyzed…
Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy May Help Parkinsons Patients…
THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- Parkinson's disease patients can get symptom relief with deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy that lasts over the long term, a new study shows. Over 15 years, patients who received DBS,…
Early Birds May Have Extra Buffer Against Depression
THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- Could getting out of bed just one hour earlier every day lower your risk for depression? Yes, claims new research that found an earlier start to the day was tied…
After Editor-in-Chiefs Resignation, JAMA Journals Outline Steps to…
THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- Reacting to recent controversy, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced Thursday a series of steps it will take to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the medical society and its…
White House Lists Countries Getting First Batch of…
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- An initial 25 million doses of coronavirus vaccines will be sent out this month to a "wide range of countries" in Latin America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and Africa, along…
Other Health Woes Common When Meth Addiction Strikes
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- Methamphetamine users are at increased risk for physical and mental health problems as well as other substance use disorders, new research shows. Meth is an illegal and highly addictive stimulant…
Targeted Radiotherapy Might Help Men Battling Advanced Prostate…
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- Patients with advanced prostate cancers may have newfound hope: Researchers identified a new potential treatment for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, which has no cure. Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer…
Health Highlights: June 4, 2021
Fauci Asks for Medical Records of Wuhan Researchers Chinese officials should release the medical records of three Wuhan Institute of Technology researchers who reportedly got sick in 2019, to help clear up questions about the…