Todo el sabor, pero mejor salud: sustituciones que funcionan para las fiestas
MIÉRCOLES, 23 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las comidas de las fiestas de fin de año ofrecen una oportunidad para degustar algunos de sus platos favoritos.Pero una dietista del Colegio de Medicina Baylor, en Houston, ofrece algunas sugerenc…
Learn MoreMonkeypox Renamed MPox Amid Racism Concerns
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Monkeypox still exists, but its name is being phased out over racism concerns.For the next year, the terms monkeypox and the new name mpox will be used interchangeably before the virus is permanently renamed m…
Learn MoreLead Toxin Concerns Spur Recall of Toddler Sippy Cups
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Parents whose toddlers use certain Green Sprouts bottles or cups need to discard them immediately because of a risk of lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.When the base of t…
Learn MoreA Beloved Pet’s Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be Tough
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who’s ever loved a pet like a member of the family knows that the grief when that dog, cat or other furry friend dies can be devastating. But too often, finding others who truly understand and support …
Learn MoreNew COVID Variant XBB Is Gaining Ground Among Americans
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) – U.S. health officials are tracking a new COVID variant that’s a combination of two earlier Omicron subvariants.Known as XBB, this latest subvariant now represents 3.1% of new COVID cases throughout the U.S. and…
Learn MoreSkipping Meals Could Shave Years Off Your Life
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Intermittent fasting — limiting eating to a small part of the day — is very popular these days. But that doesn’t mean it’s healthy.A new study published online in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and …
Learn MoreLots of Teen Boys Use Steroids, Often With Side Effects
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Steroid users, especially teen boys and young men, seem indifferent to the serious side effects and dependency associated with use of the drugs, a new study finds.“We’re seeing more young adults and adolescent…
Learn MoreCaregiving Can Heighten Loneliness, or Ease It
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking care of a loved one can either be a break from loneliness or help to bring loneliness on, depending on your circumstances, new research shows.Researchers broadly studied the issue, using data from 28 st…
Learn MoreCOVID in Pregnancy Can Vary — Get Vaccinated to Stay Safe
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When pregnant women contract COVID-19, one in 10 will have moderate, severe or even critical symptoms, a new study finds.So it’s important they get their COVID vaccines, experts say.“Given that patients in all…
Learn MoreAllergies & Asthma: Keep Sneezes & Wheezes at Bay This Holiday Season
SATURDAY, Nov. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) – It’s possible to have a joy-filled holiday season while keeping allergies and asthma in check.Being aware of triggers is a key, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).“Whi…
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