Why 'Socializing' Your Young Child Is So Important - HealthDay
WEBSUNDAY, Aug. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- When you have a young child, you can wind up spending most of your time changing diapers and feeding them, but one expert suggests that socialization is also important for your child's future well-being.
It's Safer to Donate a Kidney Now Than at Any Time in History
WEBWEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of death associated with donating a kidney is at an all-time low, a new study finds.. A kidney donor’s risk -- already small a decade ago -- is now lower by more than half, researchers found.
Just Cutting Down on Smoking Won't Help Your Heart, Study …
WEBTHURSDAY, Aug. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Smokers who quit the habit soon after being diagnosed with heart disease saw their odds for heart attack or death drop by almost half over the next five years, a new report found.
Blood Cancers: What You Need to Know - healthday.com
WEB6 days ago · SATURDAY, Sept. 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Blood cancer is not a diagnosis anyone wants to receive, but understanding the different types of this disease and how best to catch them early is essential, one expert says. First, blood cancers are far more common than you might think: One person in the ...
Everything You Need to Know About Insulin - HealthDay
WEBSATURDAY, Aug. 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Insulin can be a critical part of managing diabetes, but patients may not know all of the ins and outs of using the medication effectively.
Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Key Takeaways. A person’s place of residence could play a role in whether they get a timely dementia diagnosis. Americans could have twice as much chance of getting a dementia diagnosis in some parts of the country than others
What to Do If Someone Loses Consciousness, According to a Doctor
WEBAug 18, 2023 · We spoke to a doctor about what to do if someone faints or loses consciousness. Plus, learn the most common reasons someone faints or loses consciousness, what to do if someone doesn’t regain consciousness quickly and what to do while you wait for help.
How to Stop Stomach Pain From Ibuprofen & Other NSAIDs
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, may cause stomach-related side effects. Learn more about NSAIDs, why you shouldn’t take them on an empty stomach and how to stop stomach pain related to NSAIDs.
FDA Approves Updated COVID Shots for Fall - HealthDay
WEBTHURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Updated shots to shield against COVID-19 infection were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.. This year's approval for the updated mRNA vaccines comes much sooner than happened in 2023, when fall vaccines were authorized on Sept. 11.
Early Signs of What Long COVID Looks Like in Kids - HealthDay
WEBTHURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Kids and teens are vulnerable to Long COVID just as adults are, with a set of distinct symptoms showing long-term health effects, a new study shows.