By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When men have advanced prostate cancer, obesity might offer something of a survival advantage, a preliminary study suggests. Researchers in Italy found that among men with prostate cancer that had spread throughout the body, those who were obese were less likely to die … Read more
By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, June 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D — the “sunshine vitamin” — at the time of their diagnosis have better long-term outcomes, a new study finds. Combined with the results of prior research, the new findings suggest … Read more
By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters TUESDAY, March 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You’ve had a stroke and arrive at a hospital, but the stroke specialist is off-duty. Never fear: Telemedicine may help save your life. Especially during the COVID-19 crisis, so-called ‘telestroke’ services — where health workers use video to consult with … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic don’t believe that racism is associated with poorer health, a nationwide poll shows. The ongoing poll of more than 4,000 lower- and middle-income Americans focuses on communities of color. “It really struck us … Read more
Shahid Akhter, editor, ETHealthworld, spoke to Ron Emerson, Global Healthcare Lead, Zoom, to know more about the impact and growth of telehealth during the pandemic and the promise it holds for the future. How has technology impacted healthcare industry during the pandemic?The pandemic has completely transformed the healthcare industry to cater to patients, and telehealth … Read more
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women with COVID-19 have little risk of developing severe symptoms, as do their newborns, a new study finds. In fact, 95% of these women have good outcomes, and just 3% of their babies test positive for COVID-19, researchers say. … Read more
By Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most people now know that COVID-19 can cause blood clots, potentially leading to paralysis, stroke, heart attack and death. While it’s not clear precisely how SARS-CoV-2 causes clots, a new study suggests that the amount of a particular protein — called … Read more