April 11, 2023 – The 30-second commercial, part of the government’s We Can Do This campaign, shows everyday people going about their lives, then reminds them that, “Because COVID is still out there and so are you,” it might be…
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By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wireless pacemakers could be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats, a new study suggests. Children with a heartbeat that’s too slow — a…
“Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.” ~Don Miguel Ruiz The other day, I told my adult niece that I regretted selling my downtown condo several years ago. “On no,” she said….
Health Tech No THCB Gang today because my kid is in the hospital (minor planned surgery) So instead I am reposting this great interview from last week. I just got to interview Glen Tullman, CEO Transcarent (and formerly CEO of…
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,…