Early after routine heart procedures, other operations become riskier
(Reuters Health) – Patients who have so-called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures to restore blood flow to the heart may…
Gender minority college students at increased mental health risk
(Reuters Health) – Gender minority students in U.S. colleges and universities are four times as likely as other students to…
Hospitals treat patients without admitting them, to avoid penalties
(Reuters Health) – Hospitals appear to be treating Medicare patients in emergency departments (EDs) and observation areas to avoid readmissions…
VA facilities offering cochlear implants to vets are few and far between
(Reuters Health) – Even though American veterans are at high risk for the type of hearing loss that may be…
Dementia caregiving takes toll on sleep
(Reuters Health) – Family caregivers for dementia patients don’t sleep as long or as well as other adults of the…
Many dermatologists need more training on African American skin and hair
(Reuters Health) – When dermatologists have training only with Caucasians, it can lead to frustration and poor care for African…
Vaping impacts blood vessels, even without nicotine
(Reuters Health) – Healthy young people show signs of impaired blood vessel function after just a few puffs of an…
High levels of exhaust pollutants may raise risk for degenerative eye disease
(Reuters Health) – Exposure to high levels of exhaust may raise the risk of the vision robbing disease called age-related…
Pregnant women may be exposed to MRI contrast agent
(Reuters Health) – Women who don’t realize they’re pregnant when they undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be exposed to…
African Americans need 24-hour blood pressure checks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Measuring blood pressure outside the clinic using 24-hour monitoring equipment is important for identifying and…
Surgeons not good at predicting benefit from knee operations
(Reuters Health) – Surgeons are no better at determining which patients might benefit from operations to treat torn knee cartilage…
Disparities in access to best stroke treatment
(Reuters Health) – Less than 10% of U.S. stroke patients get a treatment that evidence shows is most effective for…
As Americans get heavier, obesity-linked cancers may strike earlier
Increasing numbers of middle-aged Americans appear to be developing cancers that can be associated with obesity, new data suggest. And…
Nordic walking may benefit breast cancer patients
(Reuters Health) – Nordic walking, an aerobic activity performed with walking poles similar to ski poles, may benefit patients with…
Sick hospital workers often expose patients to contagious illness
Hospital workers often come to work with contagious respiratory illnesses, against the recommendations of public health regulators, a Canadian study…
Virtual reality experiences can help ease severe pain
(Reuters Health) – Playing virtual reality games or relaxing in a virtual nature setting might help ease chronic pain, particularly…
Lifestyle stressed in cardiovascular disease prevention guideline
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association emphasizes…
Late puberty may lead to weaker bones
(Reuters Health) – Teens who hit puberty late may end up with weaker bones, a new study finds. In the…
Bills from out-of-network doctors rising at in-network hospitals
A growing number of Americans treated at hospitals that are part of their insurance networks are getting billed for out-of-network…
Alarms in emergency rooms rarely important, which can desensitize staff
Walk into any emergency room in the U.S. and you’ll hear a regular din of beeping alarms going off from…
Obesity, belly fat tied to early death among Mexicans
Residents of Mexico City who are obese may be more likely to die prematurely than their slimmer counterparts, especially if…
Major surgeries linked to small decline in mental functioning in older age
(Reuters Health) – Major surgery may be tied to a small decline in cognitive functioning when we are older –…
Epilepsy patients may live longer with specialist care
People with epilepsy who receive care from specialists may be less likely to die prematurely than their counterparts who don’t,…
Social stress tied to lower bone density after menopause
Older women who are under a lot of social strain may be more likely to develop brittle, fracture-prone bones after…
US military families face challenges getting healthcare for kids
American families with military health insurance may be more likely to experience difficulties with access to healthcare than civilian families…
In extreme heat, electric fans inadvisable unless it’s humid
In extreme heat, electric fans may offer some relief when it’s very humid, but when temps are dangerously high and…
Yellow lens glasses don’t improve drivers’ night vision
(Reuters Health) – – Touted to improve nighttime eyesight, yellow lens glasses don’t help drivers see better and may, in…
Trump administration considers September unveiling of healthcare plan: WSJ
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Morristown municipal airport for a weekend at the Trump National Golf Club…
Hairdressers are willing to help customers detect skin cancers
(Reuters Health) – Most hair stylists at salons and barber shops may be interested in getting trained to detect skin…
For some surgeries, hospital rankings not tied to better outcomes
(Reuters Health) – When it comes to common gastrointestinal operations, such as weight loss surgery, a U.S. hospital’s ranking may…
U.S. nurses may not be ready for nuclear emergencies
(Reuters Health) – U.S. nurses may not receive adequate training in how to care for patients during a nuclear event…
More evidence ties extreme hypertension in pregnancy to long-term problems
Women who develop preeclampsia, a form of dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy, may face a wide variety of heart…
In the U.S., getting the right medicine after a heart attack may depend on where you live
(Reuters Health) – Where heart attack survivors live in the U.S. may affect their chances of getting the best medication…
Home health care aides often face verbal abuse from clients
For many home healthcare aides, verbal abuse from clients or clients’ family is a real problem, a U.S. study suggests.…
A Boston hospital with a farm on its roof seeks to inspire others
A rooftop farm at a medical center in Massachusetts could serve as a model for hospitals that seek to encourage…
Longer pregnancy tied to higher risk of stillbirth, newborn death
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who continue to carry their babies after they reach full term have a higher risk…
Poor diet quality tied to frailty in older adults
(Reuters Health) – When older people eat a poor-quality diet, they may be increasing their odds of becoming frail, a…
Plant-based diets tied to lower risk of type 2 diabetes
(Reuters Health) – People who tend to eat mostly plants may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a…
Antibiotic use without prescription common in U.S.
(Reuters Health) – Many people in the U.S. take antibiotics that weren’t prescribed for them, according to a new study…
Short-term opioids for pain still come with side effects
(Reuters Health) – Patients who only briefly take opioid painkillers are still likely to face side effects, a new study…
Nursing home residents often have preventable complications after hospital stay
(Reuters Health) – Many nursing home residents who are hospitalized develop preventable health problems after they go back to the…
Night shifts, long hours linked to miscarriages and preterm births
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who work nights or long hours may be more likely to have a miscarriage or…
Pets may help older adults manage chronic pain
(Reuters Health) – People with pets may be able to use their companion animals to practice techniques for managing chronic…
Smokers have more complications after skin cancer surgery
(Reuters Health) – Complications after skin cancer surgery may be more common in smokers and former smokers, a U.S. study…
Some women don’t heed warnings of acne drug danger during pregnancy conception
(Reuters Health) – It’s long been known that the highly effective acne medication isotretinoin – marketed as Accutane and Roaccutane…
Recent cannabis use tied to memory deficits, slowed mental processing
(Reuters Health) – People who have recently used cannabis may be more likely to experience memory deficits or difficulties with…
Study confirms heart benefit of soy as FDA reviews this claim
(Reuters Health) – U.S. regulators should continue to recommend soy protein as part of a heart-healthy diet because it helps…
Sex less likely and less satisfying as women hit older age
(Reuters Health) – The number of women who have sex regularly falls off with age as does the number who…
Reduced work hours for trainee doctors not seen to compromise care
(Reuters Health) – Physicians who trained in U.S. hospitals under recent reforms that capped their work hours appear to provide…
Parents talking to kids may blunt negative impact of adversity on schoolwork
Children who suffer adverse experiences tend to do worse in school than kids who don’t, but a U.S. study suggests…
12-month supply of birth control pills cuts unintended pregnancies, cost
When women are given a 12-month supply of oral contraceptives, they are less likely to have an unintended pregnancy than…
Few supplements have proven heart benefits
Few nutritional supplements can protect people from developing or dying from cardiovascular disease, and some may actually be harmful, a…
Mental health issues in Hong Kong surging amid tumultuous protests, experts say
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong’s extradition bill has created an unprecedented…
Opting out of procedures during childbirth tied to discrimination
(Reuters Health) – Women who decline certain procedures – such as cesarean delivery or immediate cord clamping – during childbirth…
Caregiver depression tied to more ER visits for dementia patients
(Reuters Health) – Dementia patients may go to the emergency room more often when their caregivers are depressed, a recent…
Aggressive breast cancers more likely to hit black and younger women
Black and younger women face elevated risks of developing breast cancers that are not only aggressive but also less responsive…
Weightlifting better at reducing heart fat than aerobic exercise
Obese people who engaged in resistance training were more likely to see reductions in a type of heart fat that…