Metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, may help stave off preterm birth among women who develop pregnancy-related high blood pressure. Preeclampsia is marked by a sudden spike in blood pressure, protein in urine, or other problems during pregnancy. Preterm preeclampsia occurs between 26 and 32 weeks of pregnancy and often leads to early delivery, putting… read on > read on >
Certain changes in a part of the brain stem, visible in scans, might be a potential early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Using different brain imaging techniques, researchers found that lesser “integrity” in the brain stem region was linked to a faster decline in memory and thinking in older adults, as well… read on > read on >
THURSDAY, Sept. 23, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — On a morning this past February, 16-year-old Carson Cathey got up, went downstairs and scarfed down a donut and glass of milk. His father, Patrick, also was awake, and they had a conversation before Carson decided to return to bed. About two hours later, Patrick heard… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Pfizer booster shots for people over 65 and for those at high risk of severe COVID-19. Under the emergency use authorization, the booster shots should be given at least six months after a person is fully vaccinated. Wednesday’s move is likely the beginning of a staggered… read on > read on >
You remember the ad. It asked if you’ve “got milk?” and said that “milk does a body good.” So, does it? New research suggests it might. In the study, people who consumed more dairy fat actually had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who drank or ate less dairy, CNN reported. “Increasing evidence… read on > read on >
THURSDAY, Sept. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Hispanic people in the United States have lower cancer rates than white people, but they are much more likely to develop certain preventable cancers. “The good news is that overall cancer rates are lower in Hispanic people, but we are seeing very high rates of infectious disease-related cancers,… read on > read on >
Here are some of HealthDay’s top stories for Thursday, Sept. 23: FDA approves Pfizer booster shot for seniors, high-risk folks: Under the emergency use authorization, the booster shots should be given at least six months after a person is fully vaccinated. The move is likely the beginning of a staggered campaign to deliver booster shots… read on > read on >
The future of COVID-19 treatments might include a tiny antibody made by llamas. British researchers credit a llama named Fifi with their finding. The investigators said these llama nanobodies, which are also produced by camels, could eventually be produced in a lab and administered by a nasal spray, binding tightly to the COVID-19 virus and… read on > read on >
Do migraines cause poor sleep or does poor sleep cause migraines? Though it’s hard to say, it does appear that there’s a difference in how well people with migraine think they sleep and how well they really do. A large research analysis published online Sept. 22 in the journal Neurology found that adults and children… read on > read on >
Treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — the most common hormone disorder in women of child-bearing age — is costly. In 2020, diagnosing and treating this disorder cost an estimated $8 billion in the United States, according to a new economic analysis. PCOS disrupts metabolism, and causes irregular menstrual periods and elevated testosterone levels. It affects… read on > read on >
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