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[ad_1] The share of American children who have ever been diagnosed with a developmental disability increased again in 2021, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and now more than 1 in 10 boys have had an intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder or another developmental delay. Among kids ages 3 to 17 years old, 8.56% have ever been diagnosed with any developmental disability as of 2021, according to the latest results from the agency's ongoing National Health Interview Survey . "We're interested in understanding the prevalence of these conditions in the population so that we can make sure we have adequate services available for families and children who need them," said Benjamin Zablotsky, a statistician for the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics and lead author of the new report. A previous report , examining trends from 2009 to 2017, found increases wer

[ad_1] Dr Angharad Rudkin, a clinical psychologist who specialises in anxiety and intrusive thoughts, says for people whose "threat alert system" is already high, reading about recent outbreaks confirms in their minds that it could soon become a reality for them too. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/why-do-we-itch-when-reading-about-bedbugs/?feed_id=307651&_unique_id=66796f5286640

[ad_1] When President Joe Biden announced his plans to run for a second term this week, he reignited the debate about his advanced age and the capacity of individuals of that age to serve in the highest office in the land. "We — you and I — together we’re turning things around and we’re doing it in a big way," Biden said.  "It’s time to finish the job. Finish the job," he said. Biden — who turned 80 last fall, on Nov. 20, 2022 — surpassed former President Reagan as the nation’s oldest serving president.  BIDEN AS OLDEST US PRESIDENT AT AGE 80: NATION DESERVES A ‘FULL NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT’ OF HIM His reelection campaign has many people wondering: Is there an age that is too old for someone to be president? "I think it’s a legitimate thing to be concerned about anyone’s age, including mine," Biden himself told MSNBC back in October. President Joe Biden, age 80, announced this week that he would seek reelection.  (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) He

[ad_1] Hopes are sky-high for Eli Lilly's recently launched weight loss drug Zepbound. Investors will be tuning into the company's fourth quarter earnings call on Feb. 6, eager to hear more about how that rollout is going. One key statistic will be the number of commercial health insurers providing coverage of the drug, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 8. Lilly also is expected to reveal its outlook for 2024 for the first time. Zepbound, a once-a-week injection, has only been available in pharmacies since early December, but the average analyst expects that the drug's sales reached $75 million in the fourth quarter, according to StreetAccount. More importantly, by the end of 2024, analysts expect sales to ramp up to $3.79 billion, then more than double to $7.83 billion by 2025. Those estimates have been creeping higher heading into Eli Lilly's report, and analysts see the potential for further upside when Lilly provides its outlook. &#

[ad_1] Eluned Morgan is under pressure after putting Betsi Cadwaladr into special measures a second time. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/betsi-cadwaladr-riot-act-read-to-north-wales-nhs-bosses-says-minister/?feed_id=307472&_unique_id=667791135a538

[ad_1] The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/jeremy-paxman-parkinsons-makes-you-wish-you-hadnt-been-born/?feed_id=307461&_unique_id=66777512eccb6

[ad_1] A man smokes marijuana in Washington Square Park as marijuana enthusiasts mark the annual but informal cannabis holiday.—Reuters New studies presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia highlight the potential risks associated with marijuana use in older adults, including an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. One study revealed that older adults who do not smoke tobacco but use marijuana were at a higher risk of heart attack and stroke when hospitalised. Furthermore, individuals who used marijuana daily had a 34% higher likelihood of developing heart failure. These findings are in line with the 2020 American Heart Association Scientific Statement that highlighted the potential cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis use. Robert Page II, chair of the volunteer writing group for the 2020 American Heart Association Scientific Statement, emphasised that observational data strongly suggests that cannabis use, wh

[ad_1] Zaza Cristina Robles worked as a pregnancy coach in her native Peru, so when she arrived in the U.S. at 16 weeks pregnant, the first thing she did after settling in with her in-laws was to seek medical care. "When they showed us the bill, it was so expensive, my husband and I thought, 'If this is just for the doctor's visit, imagine what the delivery will be?' It scared us," she said. Her sister-in-law put her in touch with the Hispanic Health Council, a nonprofit in Hartford, Connecticut. The organization's Comadrona — or midwife — program helps Latina immigrants and low-income pregnant women navigate the complications of the U.S. health-care system. "They really helped clear up a lot of my fears," Robles said. The program helped Robles gain health-care coverage as she and her husband seek asylum in the United States. Her comadrona helped her find a doctor who treats low-income patients and connected her with other services. "One of

[ad_1] Hannah Deacon suggests hundreds of parents who cannot get it medically turn to illegal methods. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/medical-cannabis-parents-denied-it-turn-to-illegal-means-for-children/?feed_id=306976&_unique_id=66724b06a212c

[ad_1] The General Medical Council says efforts to recruit more UK doctors will take years to take effect. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/overseas-doctors-will-remain-crucial-despite-recruitment-drive-regulator/?feed_id=306835&_unique_id=6670dd7df1314

[ad_1] Lawyers for the disgraced entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes said this week that she would be unable to afford to pay $250 each month to victims of her failed blood-testing start-up, Theranos, after leaving prison. Ms. Holmes, 39, began an 11-year, three-month prison sentence in Texas in May after she was found guilty last year of four counts of wire fraud and conspiracy for defrauding investors by misleading them about her company’s technology and business dealings. Last month, a federal judge in California ordered Ms. Holmes and her former business partner, Ramesh Balwani, to pay $452 million in restitution to investors who were defrauded, including the media mogul Rupert Murdoch. Federal prosecutors asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California last week to correct “clerical errors” in court records. One of the suggested corrections would require Ms. Holmes, as part of her restitution, to pay either $250 or at least 10 percent of her earnings, which

[ad_1] Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it has offered to pay $6.5 billion to settle allegations that its talc products caused cancer, a key step in the pharmaceutical giant potentially resolving decades of litigation over what was once one of the most widely used consumer products in the U.S. The proposal is aimed at ending a protracted legal battle stemming from thousands of lawsuits that accused J&J of selling products that allegedly led women to develop ovarian cancer, in some cases causing their death.  J&J maintains that its talc products  are safe . But the company stopped selling talc-based items in 2020, and two years later announced plans to cease sales of the product worldwide. The company  said  the proposal would settle 99.75% of the pending talc lawsuits in the U.S. The legal actions not covered by the proposal relate to mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the lungs and other organs. The company said

[ad_1] Eli Lilly logo is shown on one of the company's offices in San Diego, California, U.S., September 17, 2020.  Mike Blake | Reuters Eli Lilly on Tuesday reported first-quarter adjusted profit that topped Wall Street's expectations and hiked its full-year guidance on strong sales of its blockbuster diabetes drug Mounjaro and newly launched weight loss treatment Zepbound. The drugmaker now expects full-year adjusted earnings of $13.50 to $14.00 per share, up from previous guidance of $12.20 to $12.70 per share. Eli Lilly also expects revenue for the year to come in between $42.4 billion and $43.6 billion, an increase of $2 billion at either end of the range. Analysts surveyed by LSEG expected full-year adjusted earnings of $12.50 per share and sales of $41.44 billion.  The company said the boosted guidance is in part due to optimism around increased production of Zepbound, Mounjaro and similar drugs for the rest of the year. "Now that we're four months into th

[ad_1] FDA unveils new rules for mammograms - CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released new rules for medical providers regarding mammograms. Medical providers will now have to notify patients about breast density. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/fda-unveils-new-rules-for-mammograms/?feed_id=306489&_unique_id=666d598cf1e1c