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Most Americans Think Incontinence, Pelvic Pain after Childbirth is Normal -- It's Not
The incontinence, pain and pressure that often follow childbirth are signs of pelvic floor dysfunction Exercises can help women regain control, according to a pelvic floor therapist About one-third of women have these issues after having a baby MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Roughly a month after having her second child, Nicole Gerardi-Lukens suddenly felt pressure in her pelvis that was so intense it sent her to the hospital.
Too Little, Too Much: Poor Sleep Linked to Vessel Damage in Those With Diabetes
Short and long sleep appears to contribute to damage of the small blood vessels among diabetics Older folks were particularly at risk for this complication Small blood vessel damage can lead to blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, stroke and heart disease MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetics who sleep too little or too much are more likely to suffer damage to their small blood vessels, a condition that can cause organ damage throughout their bodies.
Some Youths Still Taking Opioids Months After Surgery
A substantial number of tweens and teens are filling opioid prescriptions far in advance of surgeries Some continue to fill those prescriptions months after surgery Kids in chronic pain prior to surgery are most likely to persistently use opioids months after their procedure MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Many tweens and teens are filling prescriptions for opioids far in advance of surgeries unlikely to be associated with severe pain afterward, a new study says.
Have Fun in the Sun, But Protect Your Skin, Expert Says
SUNDAY, July 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it's not inevitable. Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it's also the most preventable. Most of the time, too much sun exposure is to blame. "When it comes to skin cancer, prevention is key," surgical oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Farma said in a news release. "My goal is to ensure patients can enjoy their lives, including time in the sun, while being mindful that even a small skin lesion can quickly escalate into a very serious issue." Even if you don't burn easily, whether you're young or old, you can still get skin cancer, Farma emphasized.
Respect Summer's Scorching Heat, Experts Warn
SATURDAY, July 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The human body is no match for extreme heat, and scorching temperatures seem to be the rule rather than the exception these days. "It's hard to think of an organ that is not affected by the heat," said Craig Crandall, professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern in Dallas. Extreme heat means temperatures above 90 degrees, along with high humidity -- a combo that can wreak havoc on the body's internal systems and even cause organs to fail. "What keeps us cool is sweat evaporating from our skin," Crandall said in a UT Southwestern news release. "When the weather is too humid, sweat does not evaporate as effectively, so with the excess sweating, you're essentially just dehydrating yourself."
40% of Cancer Cases Are Linked to Lifestyle Choices, New Study Finds
40% of cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths in the U.S. are linked to lifestyle choices, a new study finds. These modifiable risk factors include cigarette smoking, excess weight, alcohol consumption, a lack of exercise, diet, UV exposure and infections. Researchers analyzed nationally representative data on cancer incidence and mortality and found smoking was by far the leading risk factor, contributing to 20% of cancer cases and nearly a third of all cancer deaths. The lead author says, “Despite considerable declines in smoking… the number of lung cancer deaths attributable to cigarette smoking in the United States is alarming.”
Thousands of Hospital Patients in Oregon May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis, HIV
FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- After an anesthesiologist may have exposed thousands of people treated at several hospitals in Oregon to hepatitis and HIV, those patients are being advised to get tested for the diseases. Two health care providers in Portland -- Providence and Legacy Health -- have been told to offer the tests as a safety precaution. "We recently learned that Providence’s comprehensive infection control practices may not have been followed by a physician during some procedures at Portland-area hospitals, including Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center and other non-Providence hospitals," Providence said in a statement issued Thursday. "The physician was employed by Oregon Anesthesiology Group (OAG), which no longer provides services for Providence." The physician is no longer employed by OAG, according to the statement.
Fake Botox Shots Land 13 Women in Hospital
FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Seventeen women in nine states have fallen ill after getting fake Botox shots, with 13 of them landing in the hospital and one requiring a ventilator, a new report warns. In the report, published Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers provided alarming details of patients getting injections outside of a medical setting and then falling ill a few days later. In one instance, four women attended a gathering at a relative’s home in Tennessee to get Botox injected into their faces to smooth fine lines and wrinkles about three days before their symptoms began. An investigation later showed the injected product was counterfeit and was administered by a person who was not licensed to do so. “In some cases, providers were concerned about patients’ breathing to the point where they were admitting them to intensive care units to be able to monitor them more closely,” report author Dr. Christine Thomas, a medical director at the Tennessee Department of Health, told NBC News.
New Report Calls for More Research on Women's Health Issues
FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new report finds research is sorely lacking on how chronic illnesses affect women, and it urged government agencies to do more to investigate how these diseases strike women differently. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine analysis, commissioned by the Office of Research on Women's Health and released Wednesday, noted that women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression and osteoporosis. "Although women on average live longer, chronic diseases may diminish women’s quality of life for years when compared with men," the report authors wrote. "Chronic conditions in women contribute to substantial health care costs and have a significant effect on women’s productivity at work and at home." However, a scarcity of research on women’s health “hinders a comprehensive understanding of the impact on women” of chronic illnesses, they added.
Nearly 1 in 10 Pregnant Women Who Get COVID Develop Long COVID
Women who get COVID while pregnant have a higher than previously expected risk for long COVID, new research shows Almost 1 in 10 may be coping with long COVID symptoms Researchers say obstetric doctors and nurses should keep this on their radar so women get the treatment they need FRIDAY, July 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Almost 10% of women who get COVID during pregnancy develop long-lasting symptoms, and a new study suggests doctors may be overlooking them.
Gun Laws Help Lower Suicides, not Murders, Among Children
Restrictive gun laws can protect children against suicide However, the laws do not protect them against gun-related murder Safe storage laws and mandatory waiting periods in particular were effective against suicide FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Restrictive gun laws can decrease suicide rates among children and teenagers, but they don’t seem to lower their risk of being murdered, a new study says.
Study Measures Mental Harms of Terrorism on Children With Autism
The emotional fallout of terrorism and war is great for children, especially those with autism Researchers say Hamas' terror attack on Israel has triggered significant post-traumatic stress in this population Parents are suffering, too, underscoring the need for mental health supports FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel has left children and parents with significant psychological scars, a new study shows.
Black Patients Diagnosed With Huntington's Later Than Whites
Black patients tend to be diagnosed a year later than whites for Huntington’s disease The delay could keep them from getting treatment and preparing for the ravages of the disorder This delay also could keep Black patients from taking part in clinical trials FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Black patients with Huntington’s disease receive their diagnoses an average of one year later than white people with the incurable genetic disorder, a new study shows.
Heart Surgery for Older Women Is Often Risky Business, Study Finds
Older women are more likely to die following heart bypass surgery than men, possibly due to where they get the procedure Women older than 65 are more likely to have their surgery at a low-quality hospital Women die at higher rates than men in these low-quality hospitals FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Older women are more likely than older men to die following heart bypass surgery, possibly due to the quality of the hospitals where they undergo the procedure, a new study says.
Having Diabetes Raises Risk of Failure With Spinal Fusion Surgery
Diabetes increases the risk that spinal fusion surgery will fail Diabetics are nearly three times more likely to have vertebrae fail to fuse together They also are more than twice as likely to have other places along the spine degenerate following the surgery FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes can make lumbar spinal fusion surgery much more likely to fail, a new study says.
Cigarettes Worse Than Vaping for Secondhand Smoke Exposure
Secondhand smoke from tobacco is worse than that from vaping Children exposed to indoor vaping absorb less than one-seventh the nicotine as kids exposed to indoor smoking Tobacco smoke likely exposes kids to more toxins and carcinogens as well FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Secondhand smoke from cigarettes is much worse than that from vaping, in terms of exposing children to nicotine, a new study finds.
Four in 10 Cancer Cases, Nearly Half of Cancer Deaths Linked to Lifestyle
Nearly half of cancer deaths are linked to lifestyle choices a person could change Further, 4 of 10 cancer cases are tied to lifestyle factors Cigarette smoking remains the deadliest lifestyle risk factor FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly half of cancer deaths and 4 of 10 cases of cancer are linked to a person’s lifestyle, a new study says.
Older Adults More Stressed About Inflation, Hold Off on Health Care
Americans in their peak earning years feel strong financial pressure, a new poll shows The findings suggest seniors are doing better financially than folks who are 50 to 64 Inflation has prompted many folks to cut back on everyday expenses as well as health care FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Financial stress persists even though rising inflation rates have eased, and the group feeling the pinch most acutely is in its peak earning years, a new poll shows.
Know a Narcissist? They May Become Less So as They Age
Narcissistic kids are likely to become narcissistic adults But self-important personality traits do ease as people age Researchers suspect assuming adult roles such as partner, parent and employee helps foster more mature traits THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Your schoolmate who acted like he was better than everyone else has probably shed some of that narcissistic behavior an adult.
Scientists Discover Molecular Defect Linked to Lupus: New Study
Scientists at two leading medical institutions say they’ve discovered a molecular defect that causes Lupus. Lupus affects 1.5 million people in the U.S. and can result in life-threatening damage to multiple organs, including the kidneys, brain and heart. Researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital studied blood samples from people with and without Lupus and discovered those with the disease had both a chemical and cellular imbalance. Dr. Jaehyuk Choi, lead author and professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine says, “What we found is that the cells that promote the production of these proteins called antibodies that cause the damage in the blood vessels, the kidneys, etc. are increased in patients with lupus. And there's a decrease in these cells that are called T22 cells, which we think are probably involved with wound repair."
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