AHA News: New Psychotherapy May Reduce Anxiety, Depression in Heart Patients
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) A type of psychotherapy that changes how people regulate thinking patterns may reduce anxiety and depression for people recovering from heart problems, new research shows. The study, published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, found 1 in 3 people […]
Migraines Tied to Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy
Latest Pregnancy News TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) Women who suffer from migraines may be more vulnerable to pregnancy complications, new research finds. “Our study confirms that women who suffer from migraine are at a greater risk of a host of medical and obstetric complications. As such, we are [recommending] that these […]
When Is Your Very Earliest Memory?
Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) Your earliest memories may stretch back to a younger age than previously thought, new research suggests. The study found that people can recall back to an average age of 2½ years old, which is a year earlier than suggested by previous studies. The […]
More Than Half of People With Asthma Aren’t Seeing a Specialist
Latest Asthma News TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) Among Americans with severe asthma, less than half see a specialist to manage their condition, new research shows. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends patients with severe asthma be referred to a specialist for evaluation and care. To find out how […]
Medicaid rolls drop in June
Illinois’ Medicaid managed care rolls dropped slightly in June, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Take charge of your health: Get tested for HIV this National HIV Testing Day
LAS VEGAS —To recognize National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 27, the Southern Nevada Health District is encouraging everyone to “Level up your self-love: check your health status.” This theme highlights the importance of knowing one’s HIV status and connecting with care and treatment if needed. An estimated 1.2 million people in the United […]
CDC Now Says Americans Traveling Abroad Should Get Measles Shots First
Latest Travel Health News By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 — Americans planning to travel outside the country should make sure they’re vaccinated against measles — no matter where they’re headed, U.S. health officials say. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance last week to recommend measles–mumps-rubella […]
How Does A Pregnant Woman’s Weight Influence Her Child’s Infection Risk?
Latest Pregnancy News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Children born to women who are obese have a higher risk of landing in a hospital with a severe infection, a new study says. Infants under 1 year of age have a 41% increased risk of hospitalization for infection if […]
Preemptive Kidney Transplants Add No Benefit, Study Says
Latest Digestion News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who might need a kidney transplant in the future shouldn’t rush to get one, a new study says. Patients gain no benefit from getting a donated kidney before their own kidneys deteriorate to the point that they require dialysis, […]
Corpus Christi Physician to Host Walk With a Doc Texas Event
June 18, 2025 ● WHAT: Corpus Christi residents of all ages are encouraged to lace up their walking shoes and join Jacqueline Reyes-Diaz, MD, of Nueces County Medical Society for the launch of their second monthly Walk with a Doc Texas event. ● WHEN: Saturday, June 21, at 9 am (recurring monthly every third Saturday […]