Vaccines Have Slashed Rates of HPV Infection in Young American Women
Latest Sexual Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) Back in 2006, doctors began recommending the first vaccine for the common sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), with the shots carrying the potential to lower the risk of certain cancers. Now, a new study shows the vaccine has been wildly […]
When Treating Cervical Lesions, Adding HPV Vaccine Could Further Curb Cancer Risk
Latest Cancer News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) Most sexually active people will contract the human papillomavirus (HPV) during their lifetimes, and about 90% will clear it from their bodies. But some women are susceptible to the cervical lesions that infection brings, raising their risk for cervical cancer. Now, […]
Had a Kidney Stone? This Diet May Help Prevent Another – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Digestion News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2022 Anyone who has ever had a kidney stone never wants a repeat of the blinding pain that comes when it passes. Now, a new study maps out a diet that can help guard against that. The cornerstones of that diet include eating plenty […]
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 […]
Skin Tags? Moles? Products Promising to Treat Them Can Do Real Harm – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Skin News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 21, 2022 It may seem tempting to remove a mole or skin tag you don’t like with a product that promises to make them disappear quickly. Don’t do it, experts say. Dermatologists and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration both warn about the dangers of […]
High Hopes: Optimism Helps Women Live Longer
Latest Mental Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) The key to a long life may be your attitude. Researchers at Harvard studied the impact of optimism on women’s lifespans, finding that optimism was associated with greater longevity, such as living past age 90. Lead study author Hayami Koga, […]
Who Sleeps Better, Singles or Couples? – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Sleep News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore. Yet, a new study suggests that adults who share their beds with a partner […]
4 in 10 U.S. Adults Who Need Mental Health Care Can’t Get It: Survey
Latest Mental Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) There is a “staggering” gap between the number of Americans who need care for anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions and those who can actually get it, a new survey shows. In all, 42% of U.S. adults who needed […]
Reading Aloud to Your Kids Might Make Them Smarter
Latest Healthy Kids News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) Reading to little ones builds bonds with their caregivers and boosts their language and literacy skills, but story time also benefits older kids, a new study reports. Reading to 6- to 12-year-olds for an hour a day in school can […]
Limiting TV to Under 1 Hour a Day Could Slash Heart Disease Rates: Study
Latest Heart News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) It’s tempting to binge-watch TV shows, and it might be hard to get off the couch after just one or two episodes. But it could be worth it. Researchers calculated that if people committed to watching just under an hour of […]