A new report cites a pressing need for better health-care support and better internet access for older adults in Alabama. The United Health Foundation s 2023 Senior Report found that older Alabamans health challenges range from inadequate internet access and health-care worker shortages to early death rates. Despite an increase of 5% in the number of personal care and home-health-care workers between 2020 and 2021, Dr. .
Extreme heat kills about 700 people in the United States each year, but a new toolkit and weather alerts can protect folks in Texas and beyond. According to an analysis by Climate Central, the annual number of risky heat days has increased in 232 U.S. locations since 1970. .
Researchers at the University of Iowa are using one of the body s naturally occurring waste products to treat stroke, potentially lessening the damage. Uric acid is a natural biological component of human blood, improving flow in the smaller vessels and reducing brain damage by neutralizing chemicals occurring during a stroke. But because the uric acid is quickly consumed by the body during a stroke, there is not enough left in the bloodstream to fully prevent brain damage. .
May is National Women s Health Month, and experts are reminding women to prioritize their health and well-being. Brenda Shelton-Dunston, executive director of the Philadelphia Black Women s Health Alliance, said the worst of the pandemic showed that Black women s health was at the top of the curve as far as health disparities. She said her organization works to help improve healthcare outcomes and reduce disparities for women of color through awareness. .
Two-thirds of adults are dealing with gut issues. A new survey from healthcare provider MDVIP found a majority of Americans aren t keeping their gut health in check and are experiencing recurrent digestive issues such as gas, bloating and abdominal pain - but very few actually seek medical care. Chief Medical Officer with MDVIP Dr. .