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Nearly half of women with urinary tract infections get inappropriate prescriptions, often for longer than necessary, researchers say.
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COVID-19 diagnoses among dental hygienists far below that of other health professionals, researchers say
TUESDAY, March 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- When temperatures rise, people with multiple sclerosis need to keep cool. Heat sensitivity is a hallmark of the central nervous system disorder.
So, what happens when warm weather spikes become more frequent because of climate change?
More MS patients end up in the emergen...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the emergency use of Johnson & Johnson's single-shot coronavirus vaccine, adding a third weapon to the arsenal the United States is building to battle the pandemic.
The overall effectiveness of the J&J vaccine in protecting recipients against any case of COVID-19 (66%) is not as high as t...
TUESDAY, March 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Don't skip your breast cancer screening mammogram.
This is the overarching message of an extended study of more than a half-million Swedish women. Those who missed even one recommended screening mammogram were more likely to die from breast cancer, the study found.
The new...
TUESDAY, March 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- As if attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn't already tough on a child, new research suggests the condition might also raise the odds for a psychotic disorder later in life.
But parents should not panic.
"I would say that this finding should not<...
Jill Hollander was 9 when, during a visit to her cardiologist with her parents, he asked her to step outside so he could speak alone with her parents.
Nonsense, she thought.
"I want to be in the room too," she told them. "It's about me, and I have a right to be here."
Now 40, Hollander vividly remembers that moment. Not because...
TUESDAY, March 2, 2021 (Healthday News) -- The United States will stick with its plan to give millions of Americans two doses of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday.
The nation's top infectious diseases expert told the Washington Post that shifting to a single-dose strategy for those two...
TUESDAY, March 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Black and Hispanic Americans already face higher risks for dementia than the general population. Many also believe they'd get worse dementia care compared to white patients, according to a new Alzheimer's Association special report.
Older Black Americans are about twice as likel...
TUESDAY, March 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Young drivers who cruise down the highway with a cellphone in hand probably exhibit other risky behind-the-wheel behaviors, a new study suggests.
Talking or texting on a smartphone while driving correlates with a whole range of dangerous driving practices for many young, novice ...
Strep throat doesn't appear to aggravate Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders in youngsters, according to a new study.
But it did find an association between strep infection and increased hyperactivity and impulsiveness among kids with ADHD.
People with chronic tic disorders have unintentional repetitive movements and vo...
The position played in sports like football and hockey isn't associated with risk of a concussion-linked brain disease later in life, a new study suggests.
The number of years played doesn't affect risk of the neurodegenerative disease -- chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) -- either, researchers found.
CTE has been linked with re...
You've had a stroke and arrive at a hospital, but the stroke specialist is off-duty. Never fear: Telemedicine may help save your life.
Especially during the COVID-19 crisis, so-called 'telestroke' services -- where health workers use video to consult with a stroke specialist who could be miles away -- is helping to lead to better patient o...
Breathe easy, folks. A new study affirms that wearing a cloth or surgical face mask won't hamper your breathing.
Researchers in Ohio based that conclusion on tests of 50 adults (median age: 33), both with and without masks. Nearly one-third said they had a chronic health condition, such as asthma.
Volunteers' heart rate, oxygen level...
MONDAY, March 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- If you decide to try pot to relieve your migraine, new research suggests you could be asking for trouble.
In fact, marijuana use was linked to rebound headaches, which can occur when pain medication is overused, scientists noted.
"This study shows that there is some kind of...
People taking statin drugs often complain of muscle aches, but a new study finds the medications are unlikely to be the culprit.
The results come from a trial involving patients who had quit taking their statins, or were considering quitting, due to muscle pain.
The researchers found that those aches we...
MONDAY, March 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Spinal cord injuries can be devastating to the more than 17,000 Americans who suffer them each year. But many patients may have new reason for hope: Early research suggests infusions of stem cells could help them regain lost sensation and movement.
These improvements may occur wi...
If you've gone to the doctor for a urinary tract infection (UTI), chances are that you've been given the wrong antibiotic or a longer-than-necessary treatment plan.
That's even more likely if you live in a rural area, researchers say.
A new study of private insurance claims data found that 47% of women were prescribed antibiotics tha...
Some patients looking to reschedule annual physicals, wellness visits or other routine medical appointments long delayed by COVID-19 first may need to make time to find a new doctor.
Thousands of practices have closed because of the pandemic, a recent survey shows, with thousands more planning to close in 2021. Finding a new doctor means m...
Systolic blood pressure is the best way to predict future cardiovascular events and death, irrespective of age, according to new research. But in younger people, diastolic blood pressure could still be important.
Systolic pressure – the upper number in a blood pressure reading – measures how hard the heart pumps blood into arteries. Di...
MONDAY, March 1, 2021 (Healthday News) -- The amount of COVID-19 testing being done in the United States has fallen by 30 percent in recent weeks, even though testing can curb the spread of coronavirus and spot new outbreaks quickly.
From a high of nearly 14 million tests a week in early January, the pace fell to fewer than 10 million...