By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The common irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib) may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people newly diagnosed with a-fib had…
March 13, 2023 – Last year, federal officials warned of a likely COVID-19 surge this winter. It never happened, making this the first pandemic winter without a significant spike. Deaths from COVID-19 and official case counts declined dramatically, compared to…
Photo Credit: Tassii / Getty Images SOURCES: Camilo Andrés Ruiz, DO, medical director, Choice Physicians of South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Marri Horvat, MD, Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, Cleveland, OH. Alon Y. Avidan MD, director, UCLA Sleep Disorders Center;…
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“Everywhere you go, there you are.” ~Unknown I have heard this quote many times throughout life, but that was it. I heard it, thought hmm, and moved on. Well, here I am at the age of thirty-nine, and I am…
When you think about what’s likely to keep you from getting a good night’s sleep, you might picture noisy neighbors, a fussy child, or a snoring partner. But some things that aren’t so easily dealt with – like your age,…
March 9, 2023 – From TikTok to kombucha tea, gut health is having a moment – after we’ve already been hearing about it for years. Rightly so. Your gut – and its diverse mix of bacteria known as the microbiome –…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Acetaminophen, a popular over-the-counter medication for millions struggling with pain and fever, can also be found in prescription painkillers that combine acetaminophen and an opioid into one pill….
With advanced breast cancer, it’s important to speak up for yourself. This is called self-advocacy, and it involves making your views, needs, desires, and interests known. Self-advocacy not only leads to better care, but it can turn feelings of hopelessness…
Learning you have metastatic breast cancer (also called stage IV or advanced cancer) can be overwhelming. You’re having to process your diagnosis and figure out what’s next. That’s where nurse navigators and social workers come in. They can help with…
