Category: Health News

Parents’ Views on their Childrens’ Diets

Original Article: https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/longevity/4616139-most-parents-dont-think-standard-american-diet-is-healthy-for-children

Concerns About the Standard American Diet

A recent poll by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has revealed that most parents don’t consider the typical American diet healthy for children. This diet often contains high … [Read More]

Effective Therapies for Digestive Disorders

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/psychological-approaches-calm-functional-digestive-disorders-2024a10007na

Exploring Alternative Treatments

At a recent medical conference, experts discussed new ways to manage symptoms of functional digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Traditional medications are often not completely effective or their benefit runs out. … [Read More]

Daye’s Diagnostic Tampon: A Breakthrough in Vaginal Health Screening

Original Article: https://www.med-technews.com/news/latest-medtech-news/%E2%80%98world-first%E2%80%99-tampon-based-at-home-vaginal-health-screening-kit-now-available-at-boots

Redefining Vaginal Health Screening

Daye, a startup focusing on women’s health, has introduced a groundbreaking product: the Diagnostic Tampon. This tampon, available in the UK, isn’t just for periods anymore. It’s designed as a simple and convenient … [Read More]

FDA Approves New Antibiotic for UTIs

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-approves-new-antibiotic-uncomplicated-utis-2024a100087g?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_240427_etid6474654&uac=476612SY&impID=6474654

Introduction to Pivmecillinam

The US FDA has given the green light to a new antibiotic called pivmecillinam for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women aged 18 and above. This drug, marketed as Pivya, has been … [Read More]

Breakthrough Digital Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder

Original Article: https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20240402/fda-clears-prescription-digital-therapeutic-for-adults-with-major-depressive-disorder

Innovative Treatment for Depression Symptoms

The FDA has approved a new digital therapy called Rejoyn to aid adults battling major depressive disorder (MDD). Developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Click Therapeutics Inc., Rejoyn offers a 6-week … [Read More]

Navigating Health Info on Social Media: A Closer Look at Challenges

Original Article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2812569

The Influence of Social Media on Health Information

In today’s world, social media has become a major way people get health information. Its widespread use makes it a powerful tool for sharing health-related content. However, it’s not … [Read More]

Salt Habits and Kidney Health: A Risky Connection

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/high-salt-intake-linked-increased-risk-kidney-disease-2024a10001l4

The Link between Salt and Kidney Disease

A recent study using data from the UK Biobank suggests that people who often add salt to their meals might be unknowingly putting their kidneys at risk. We already know … [Read More]

Hospital-at-Home Programs: A Closer Look at National Outcomes

Original Article: https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/hospital-at-home-national-study-shows-low-mortality-and-other-encouraging-results

Low Mortality Rates in Hospital-at-Home Programs

Most people when ill wish to avoid hospital as care can be expensive, uncomfortable and even dangerous!  Having access to care at home (can be very similar to being in hospital if organized … [Read More]

Supporting Caregivers for Heart Health

Original Articles: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190911091400.htm https://onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(19)30341-1/fulltext

Caregiver Stress and Heart Health

When spouses become caregivers for their partners with heart problems, they often develop stress. This stress, ironically, might raise the risk of heart problems for the caregivers themselves. The emotions, actions, … [Read More]