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11May
2023

ER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDC

ER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDCTHURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There’s a glimmer of good news when it comes to the mental health of America’s adolescents: Visits to U.S. emergency departments for psychiatric troubles declined among kids aged 12 to 17 by the fall of 2022, compared to a year prior.Overall, mean weekly adolescent emergency department (ED) visits for mental health conditions fell by 11% last fall, compared to higher levels in the fall of 2021, when the pandemic was still keeping many kids out of school and in lockdown at home. According to data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, similar year-on-year declines were also seen for adolescent ED visits linked to thoughts of suicide (down 12%) and drug overdoses (down 10%).Why the improvement in teens’ mental...

Skin Patch Could Help Ease Peanut Allergy in Toddlers

11 May 2023
Skin Patch Could Help Ease Peanut Allergy in ToddlersTHURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A "peanut patch" worn on the skin may help protect toddlers who have potentially life-threatening peanut allergies, a new clinical trial shows.The patch is a form of immunotherapy, which means it exposes peanut-allergic children to tiny bits of peanut protein over time -- with the goal of training the immune system to better tolerate it.In the trial, researchers found that of toddlers who wore the peanut patch every day for a year, two-thirds showed a significant reduction in their sensitivity to peanut protein: They were able to eat the equivalent of one to four peanuts without suffering an allergic reaction.While that might sound like peanuts, experts said that level of tolerance is important.The goal of immunotherapy is to prevent a severe...

FDA Advisors OK Approval of First Over-the-Counter Birth...

10 May 2023
FDA Advisors OK Approval of First Over-the-Counter Birth Control PillWEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- In a unanimous vote, a panel of expert advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday endorsed the over-the-counter sale of a birth control pill, a recommendation that will likely pave the way for far greater access to contraception for Americans.Opill, as the pill is called, was first approved by the FDA in 1973. There is no precise information available on how much Opill will cost if sold over the counter (OTC), but Opill manufacturer Perrigo said recently that it is committed to making the medication affordable."Today’s vote to recommend a switch of Opill to OTC is a new, groundbreaking chapter in reproductive health. Perrigo is proud to lead the way in making contraception more accessible to women in the U.S.,” Perrigo...

Anaphylactic Shock: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms &...

10 May 2023
Anaphylactic Shock: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & TreatmentsWEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- If you or someone you know experiences allergies, you’ve probably heard of the life-threatening reaction called anaphylactic shock.To help you better understand exactly what this condition is and how to manage it, experts offer a guide on what anaphylactic shock is, its symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatments.What is anaphylactic shock?Anaphylactic shock is a consequence of anaphylaxis, which is a severe immune reaction to something you’re allergic to, such as peanuts or bee stings. According to the Mayo Clinic, what sets anaphylaxis apart from other allergic reactions is that it involves several systems in your body.During anaphylactic shock, chemicals released during anaphylaxis cause your blood pressure to drop rapidly and your...

Overweight Boys May Be Grow Up to Be Less Fertile Men

10 May 2023
Overweight Boys May Be Grow Up to Be Less Fertile MenWEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Men who were overweight as boys may have infertility issues in adulthood, according to new research.Researchers studying the issue of male infertility, often a mystery, looked at health data from 268 young people between 2 and 18 years of age. They had been referred to the University of Catania in Sicily for weight control.“Although the prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing worldwide, the impact of obesity and associated metabolic disorders on testicular growth is not well known,” said study co-author Dr. Rossella Cannarella, a research fellow at the Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute in Cleveland.For the study, published May 10 in the European Journal of Endocrinology, the researchers collected data on testicular volume, body...
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