Duke Doctors Perform First Living Mitral Valve Transplant
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, March, 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In a groundbreaking series of surgeries, doctors at Duke Health have successfully performed...
One in Six Parents Support Teens Getting Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures
However, less than half of parents support procedures even for mental health or bullying concerns
U.S. Ends Funding for Thousands of Global Health Programs
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. government has ended funding for some 5,800 global health programs, cutting...
Study Explores Effect of Hybrid Closed-Loop Therapy on Diabetic Complications
Hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery does not affect rate of severe hypoglycemia and increases rate of ketoacidosis
Second Flu Vaccine Meeting Canceled — What Happens Next?
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A federal vaccine advisory panel work session focused on next year's flu shot...
Measles Outbreak in Texas Claims Life of Unvaccinated Child
Number of measles cases has risen to 124 in Gaines County, Texas, since January
PREFUL MRI Reveals Distinct Lung Phenotype in Children With Long COVID
Children and adolescents with post-COVID-19 condition have lower regional ventilation and quantified perfusion
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Worthy Of Public Concern, Expert Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Average people are right to be worried about PFAS “forever chemicals” being found...
Children With Obesity Have Increased Rates of Dermatologic Conditions
Children with obesity and specific comorbidities, including HTN and T2D, have increased risk for almost every skin condition
Behavioral, Developmental Disorders in Children More Common in Recent Years
Caregivers with poorer mental health have higher odds of having children with behavioral issues
