Study: Molecules in urine predict diabetic kidney failure 5 to 10 years earlier
Small metabolic molecules naturally produced in the kidney are a more accurate predictor of future kidney failure in patients with diabetes than conventional tests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bolstered by the pandemic, telemedicine takes hold in U.S.
After telemedicine use accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote patient monitoring devices to track a patient ' s health from home have become increasingly popular. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Maryland health officials report resident with locally acquired malaria
A Maryland resident has come down with malaria without travelling abroad, the Maryland Department of Health said Friday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mouth rinse might spot early heart disease risk, study says
Scientists from Canada said they have found a link between high levels of white blood cells in the saliva of healthy adults and an early cardiovascular disease warning sign. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Researchers see promise in gene therapy for chronic drinkers
A form of gene therapy used to treat Parkinson ' s disease may significantly reduce alcohol use among chronic heavy drinkers, a new study suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Playing football may increase risk for Parkinson ’s disease, study says
Playing football may increase the risk for Parkinson ' s disease -- and that risk rises with more years of participation, even among high school and college athletes, a new study finds. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Therapy more effective in coping with social media ills than cutting back
People suffering from depression, anxiety, stress and loneliness due to an unhealthy relationship with social media can see a significant benefit from therapy-based interventions compared with cutting back or quitting. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Among U.S. adults, long COVID cases drop to 6%, CDC says
The percentage of Americans living with long COVID dropped from 7.5% in June 2022 to 6% in June 2023, according to new data published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Long-term use of some acid reflux drugs linked to higher dementia risk
Long-term use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study published Wednesday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The more you walk, the healthier you can become, major study finds
Walking has always been a beneficial exercise for health, but European and U.S. researchers have found that you don ' t have to walk a great distance daily to get a significant benefit. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression
The Food and Drug Administration Friday approved a new hormone-based medication to treat postpartum depression, a condition that affects about 1 in 8 new mothers. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Electrical stimulation shown to be effective in treating sleep apnea
A battery-powered device often utilized during childbirth that uses electrical impulses to block pain signals was found to improve breathing in patients with obstructive sleep apnea in a clinical trial. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC report finds leprosy endemic in southeastern United States, particularly Florida
Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease that leads to serious skin lesions, is at the endemic stage in the southeastern United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine proves safest, most effective for older adults, study says
Researchers at Brown University and Boston-based Hebrew SeniorLife have determined that Moderna has the safest and most effective vaccine for older adults. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.S. launches'Power to Pump' campaign during World Breastfeeding Week
Nursing workers are getting some much-needed support with Tuesday ' s start of World Breastfeeding Week and the U.S. Department of Labor ' s campaign launch of " Power to Pump. " (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
