While preeclampsia and stroke during pregnancy are far more common in Black women in the United States, almost all study of links between these two conditions has been done on white women. In a new study, researchers worked to better understand the risks. This included examining 25 years of data involving 59,000 participants in the… read on > read on >
Marijuana use during pregnancy may impact the baby’s brain development and long-term health, according to new research with monkeys. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) — the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis — altered the placental and fetal epigenome in monkeys who were given THC edibles, researchers say. These modifications can cause changes that affect the way genes work.… read on > read on >
The couch potato life may not be a happy one. When older adults become more sedentary, their overall quality of life takes a hit, new research cautions. Sitting still is your enemy, the study suggests. Even slow walking can help improve your mental and physical health, say the British researchers who tracked more than 1,400… read on > read on >
When they need health care, Americans can be slapped with surprise medical costs because of loopholes in the law and “junk fees,” according to the White House. The Biden administration is taking action on several fronts to deal with these unexpected costs. “Evading the law and playing games to charge crazy, outrageous prices has to… read on > read on >
Less than half of all children treated by emergency medical services receive the right amount of medication during out-of-hospital emergencies, a new study found. In some cases, these incorrect doses can have serious consequences. “If you don’t give the appropriate dose of the anti-seizure medication for a patient with an ongoing seizure, the seizure will… read on > read on >
Depression that arises after a head injury may be its own distinct condition — one that differs from traditional major depressive disorder, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people with post-concussion depression showed a unique pattern of activity in the brain circuitry involved in depression. This “picture” was different from depression unrelated to a… read on > read on >
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Last December, during the week before winter break, Abbie Hauler caught the flu. She had a deep cough and began complaining of chest pain. Her mother, Angie Hauler, told her to stay home and rest. But the eighth grader had tests to take before vacation started.… read on > read on >
The drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are all the rage for weight loss these days, and now a new study shows these injections may be game-changers for obese teenagers, too. This trial, funded by drug maker Novo Nordisk, found that nearly half of all adolescents on semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) were able to achieve a healthy weight in… read on > read on >
Family game night can be more than just a fun time: New research suggests it may even help build some early math skills in young children. While past research has pointed to games as a way to enhance reading development and literacy, a new comprehensive review finds that number games like Monopoly, Othello, and Chutes… read on > read on >
Researchers can now detect the COVID-19 virus in any animal using a new all-species test. It’s an advance that they say will help track COVID-19 variants in wild and domesticated animals. “Highly sensitive and specific diagnostic reagents and assays are urgently needed for rapid detection and implementation of strategies for prevention and control of the… read on > read on >
