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Offspring of mothers with a history of eating disorder or prepregnancy BMI outside normal have increased risk
Read More »Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Up for Offspring of Moms With Eating Disorder
Poll Finds Most Americans Stressed Over Election, Future of Nation
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Most Americans say they’re stressed out over the future of the United States and the presidential election, a new poll shows.The Stress in America poll, conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), found that 77% of adults are stressed …
Read More »Balancing on One Leg Is Most Reliable Measure of Neuromuscular Aging
One-leg balance surpasses other measures of strength, gait, and balance in both men and women
Read More »Poor Cardiovascular Health Linked to Composite of Poor Brain Health
Individuals with poor or intermediate cardiovascular health have increased risk for composite of stroke, dementia, late-life depression
Read More »Urban Green Space May Protect Against Heat-Related Health Risks
Additional benefit seen for mental health and well-being
Read More »AAO: Prior Intravitreal Injections Increase Risk for Cataract Surgery Complications
Findings show higher risk for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage, retinal tear and detachment, anterior vitrectomy, and glaucoma surgery
Read More »AAO: One Year of Valacyclovir Beneficial for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Significant treatment benefits seen at 18 months; in addition, risk for experiencing subsequent end points lower with valacyclovir
Read More »FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has appointed Dr. Michelle Tarver to head its division that oversees medical devices.The appointment of a new director for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health comes at a …
Read More »Abortions Have Increased, Even in States With Bans, Report Finds
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new report shows the number of women getting abortions in the United States has actually increased since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.Since March 2023, the #WeCount report found a small, consistent increase in abortion rates. …
Read More »Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Hypertension
Highest risk seen in older patients with traditional cardiovascular risk factors
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