Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare medical condition that’s difficult to diagnose and gets worse with time. To get ahead of this condition, getting a timely diagnosis with specialized care and PAH-specific medications is key. But for most people,…
Photo Credit: omgimages / Getty Images SOURCES: Chest: “Delay in Recognition of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension,” “Race and Sex Differences in Response to Endothelin Receptor Antagonists for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.” CDC: “Health Disparities.” American Lung Association: “Learn About Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.” Journal…
April 4, 2023 – Researchers have found that co-infection by multiple common viruses may have caused a mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids worldwide. Since October 2021, these hepatitis cases in young children affected more than 1,000 kids in 35 countries….
April 10, 2023 – It is well-known that high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Now, new research from Sweden has shown that too much salt in the diet is an important risk factor for…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tornadoes bring with them many dangers, but perhaps not so evident are the risks from colorless and odorless carbon monoxide (CO) from generators used to temporarily restore power….
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women with “focal breast complaints” — issues with pain, lumps or discharge — ultrasound is an effective diagnostic tool, according to new research. These concerns are frequent,…
“The most important conversations you’ll ever have are the ones you’ll have with yourself.” ~David Goggins Today I’m going to ask a question that will unlock a better life for you. You’re probably expecting something profound. You’re probably expecting something…
Up to 85% of people going through menopause have symptoms like night sweats and hot flashes. These are also called vasomotor symptoms. But 70% go untreated. In the WebMD webinar “Moving Beyond Hot Flashes: Treatment Options for Symptoms of Perimenopause…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s safe to say that the debilitating loss of motor control that typifies Parkinson’s disease is bound to undermine any patient’s quality of life. But new research now…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A “morning after” dose of a common antibiotic can greatly lower the chances of sexually transmitted bacterial infections in high-risk people, a new clinical trial has found. Researchers…
