Kids With ADHD Have Differences in ‘Neural Flexibility,’ Brain Study Shows
Latest Neurology News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) Children with ADHD may have less flexibility in the brain circuitry that allows for seamless “multitasking,” a new study suggests. Research has shown that kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often have more difficulty with so-called cognitive flexibility than their peers […]
Summer Bug Bite? Expert Gives Answers on Care
Latest Prevention & Wellness News SATURDAY, July 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) Bugs are a part of summer, like it or not. While many times bug bites are little more than an irritating inconvenience, some can trigger a medical emergency, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), which offered tips on telling one from […]
Wave of Opioid Overdoses Expected to Hit U.S. Rural, Urban Areas
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) Experts predict opioid overdoses will climb in both rural and urban areas because of the lethal practice of mixing the highly addictive narcotics with other drugs. The coming wave of opioid overdoses “will be worse than ever seen before,” said researchers from Northwestern Medicine in […]
About 1 in 20 COVID-19 Patients Will Develop Long-Term Loss of Smell, Taste
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) Some 27 million people worldwide could suffer long-lasting damage to their sense of smell or taste following COVID-19 infection, and women are particularly vulnerable, a new study reports. “Our findings are likely to be of substantial relevance to general doctors and otolaryngologists in the counseling of […]
AHA News: Fresh or Frozen, Wild or Cultivated? What to Know About Blueberries and Health
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News By American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Let’s not beat around the bush: Blueberries are good for you. This will come as no surprise to many Americans, who have found their thrill with blueberries in ever-rising numbers. It’s easy to understand […]
Diets Heavy in ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods Could Harm the Brain
Latest Alzheimer’s News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) Eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia, according to a new study by researchers in China. Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, fat and salt, but low in protein and fiber. Sodas, salty and sugary snacks […]
Telehealth, Phone Visits a Lifesaver for Veterans Addicted to Opioids
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) There are many obstacles to opioid addiction treatment, but a new study shows one that one outgrowth of the COVID pandemic — telehealth — is enabling more U.S. veterans to get help. Researchers examined care given to vets before and after a transition to telehealth […]
Many Smokers Who Want to Quit Just End Up Vaping, Too
Latest Lungs News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) Many smokers eager to quit embrace electronic cigarettes as a tool for kicking the habit, but a new study warns the move may raise the risk for becoming addicted to both cigarettes and vaping. The finding follows a look at the […]
Biden Tests Negative for COVID, Ends Isolation Period
Latest Coronavirus News WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) After contracting COVID-19 last week, President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus and ended his isolation period. In a tweet posted Wednesday morning, President Joe Biden shared a photo of his negative test and added, “Back to the Oval.” “Thanks to Doc for the […]
Prostate Cancer Treatment May Raise Heart Risks
Latest Cancer News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) Hormone therapy is a common treatment option for prostate cancer, but it may increase the risk of death from heart disease, especially in older men, a new study finds. Dr. William Dahut, a prostate cancer researcher and chief scientific officer for […]