Incluso un poco de alcohol en el embarazo puede alterar el cerebro del feto
MARTES, 22 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La exposición a unos niveles incluso bajos de alcohol en el útero puede cambiar la estructura del cerebro del feto, según investigadores austríacos.Los resultados del estudio sugieren que las mujeres…
Learn MoreA Gene Therapy for Hemophilia That Costs $3.5 Million Gets FDA Approval
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with one form of the genetic blood disorder hemophilia now have a one-time treatment with a $3.5 million price tag.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the new gene therapy Hemgenix on Nov….
Learn MoreWhite House Urges COVID Booster Shots Again, Citing Effectiveness
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s not too late to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot. Whether it’s the bivalent vaccine from drug maker Pfizer or from Moderna, the shots offer more protection against symptomatic infection, public hea…
Learn MoreCOVID Vaccine Boosts Protection, Even After Prior Infection: Study
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even if you’ve already had COVID-19, you can still benefit from a vaccine that can help prevent another infection, a new study shows. Danish patients gained between 60% and 94% protection against reinfectio…
Learn MoreShopping Black Friday for TVs, Furniture? Don’t Forget the Tip-Over Kit
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — That new television, cabinet or appliance you’re looking to snag on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could bring unexpected dangers to your home.So don’t forget to buy a kit to anchor it to the wall and keep it…
Learn MoreAll the Flavor, Better Health: Holiday Dinner Ingredient Swaps That Work
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Holiday meals offer an opportunity to indulge in some favorite foods.Now for those who want to enjoy healthier versions of these holiday treats, a registered dietitian from Baylor College of Medicine in Hou…
Learn MoreYour Child Is Sick. Do You Call Your Doctor or Head to the ER?
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a common dilemma when your child seems sick: Do you call the doctor, make a trip to urgent care or head straight to the emergency room?If it’s not an emergency, a call to your child’s pediatrician may …
Learn MoreKeeping T-Day Kitchens Safe for the Whole Family
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The whole family — even the youngest members — can take part in Thanksgiving’s hours of food preparation by following some safety tips.The nation’s leading pediatrics organization offers some holiday advice…
Learn MoreEl número de estadounidenses que portan pistolas cargadas sigue en aumento
LUNES, 21 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Es más probable que nunca que un estadounidense porte una pistola cargada: una investigación reciente encuentra que alrededor del doble de adultos portaban un arma en 2019 que en 2015.”Entre los aumen…
Learn MoreUnos hongos del suelo pueden provocar enfermedades, y su extensión aumenta en EE. UU.
LUNES, 21 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los hongos que se encuentran en el suelo están provocando infecciones de pulmón en todo el país, incluso en lugares donde los médicos no son conscientes del riesgo.Los Centros para el Control y la Pre…
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