Brain study reveals 41% of young athletes under 30 had signs of CTE
The authors of a scientific study published Monday say they have found alarmingly high rates of the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy among younger athletes. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Relying on artificial intelligence for CPR guidance called risky
Administering CPR outside of a hospital setting increases the chance of survival, though research published online Monday in the medical journal JAMA Network Open finds relying on AI for guidance is risky. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.S. COVID-19 cases are up, mask mandates return in some places
As rising COVID-19 cases driven by variant EG.5 continued Thursday to sicken and hospitalize more people, some hospitals, universities and businesses across the United States are mandating masking again. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC announces new effort to combat sepsis in U.S. hospitals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday it ' s launching a new effort aimed at fighting sepsis in U.S. hospitals to " quickly identify sepsis and save more lives. " (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Molecules in urine predict diabetic kidney failure 5 to 10 years earlier
Small metabolic molecules naturally produced in the kidney are a more accurate predictor of future kidney failure in patients with diabetes than conventional tests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bolstered by the pandemic, telemedicine takes hold in U.S.
After telemedicine use accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote patient monitoring devices to track a patient ' s health from home have become increasingly popular. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Maryland health officials report resident with locally acquired malaria
A Maryland resident has come down with malaria without travelling abroad, the Maryland Department of Health said Friday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mouth rinse might spot early heart disease risk, study says
Scientists from Canada said they have found a link between high levels of white blood cells in the saliva of healthy adults and an early cardiovascular disease warning sign. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Researchers see promise in gene therapy for chronic drinkers
A form of gene therapy used to treat Parkinson ' s disease may significantly reduce alcohol use among chronic heavy drinkers, a new study suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Playing football may increase risk for Parkinson ’s disease, study says
Playing football may increase the risk for Parkinson ' s disease -- and that risk rises with more years of participation, even among high school and college athletes, a new study finds. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Therapy more effective in coping with social media ills than cutting back
People suffering from depression, anxiety, stress and loneliness due to an unhealthy relationship with social media can see a significant benefit from therapy-based interventions compared with cutting back or quitting. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Among U.S. adults, long COVID cases drop to 6%, CDC says
The percentage of Americans living with long COVID dropped from 7.5% in June 2022 to 6% in June 2023, according to new data published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Long-term use of some acid reflux drugs linked to higher dementia risk
Long-term use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study published Wednesday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The more you walk, the healthier you can become, major study finds
Walking has always been a beneficial exercise for health, but European and U.S. researchers have found that you don ' t have to walk a great distance daily to get a significant benefit. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression
The Food and Drug Administration Friday approved a new hormone-based medication to treat postpartum depression, a condition that affects about 1 in 8 new mothers. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
