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'Stealth' Foods That Sneak Saturated Fat, Sugar Into Your Diet
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Items like chicken, seafood, nuts and seeds, salad dressings, ketchup and bread are adding saturated fat and sugars to people’s diet. Researchers are working on a new app to help people suss out these hidden sources. MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- "Stealth" foods are sneaking saturated fat …
Early Signs of What Long COVID Looks Like in Kids - HealthDay
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Back or neck pain. Trouble with memory or focusing. Headache. Feeling lightheaded or dizzy. “This work describes the first data-driven approach to revealing symptom patterns among school-age children and adolescents, which are both distinct from those seen in adults,” Thaweethai said. “We hope this leads to a …
Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.
WEBAug 16, 2024 · National study shows wide variation across the U.S. in likelihood of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Study Tracks Masturbation Trends Among U.S. Teens - HealthDay
WEBAug 1, 2011 · Study Tracks Masturbation Trends Among U.S. Teens. MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2011 (HealthDay News) -- A new nationwide look at data on masturbation among U.S. adolescents finds that boys do it much more often than girls, and they also tend to start earlier. In addition, masturbation in adolescence appears to be tied to other types of behavior, including ...
Women Could Have New Medical Option to Ease Hot Flashes
WEBTHURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A drug under development could provide a much needed option for women seeking relief from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, new research shows. The drug, elinzanetant, cut the frequency of hot flashes by an average of about 56% after one month of use, and by more than 65% after three months.
Bee Venom Therapy: Benefits, Safety, Side Effects & Drug
WEBSep 2, 2023 · Discover the potential health benefits, safety, side effects, and drug interactions of bee venom therapy. Is this buzzy trend truly helpful? Find out here.
FDA Authorizes First At-Home Test for Syphilis - HealthDay
WEBFRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As syphilis cases surge throughout the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first diagnostic at-home test to spot the bacterial disease. "This is the first at-home, over-the-counter test to detect Treponema pallidum [syphilis] antibodies in human blood," the FDA said in a news release. "Results from this type of ...
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.
What to Do for a Blow to the Abdomen, According to a Doctor
WEBAug 18, 2023 · We spoke to a doctor about what to do if someone receives a blow to the abdomen, a kick to the stomach or any hit to the abdomen area. Learn about serious and minor injuries to the abdomen, what warning signs to look out for, recognizing the signs of shock and what to do until help arrives.