Moderna’s Booster Shot Prompts Strong Immune Response Against Omicron Subvariants
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Moderna, Inc., announced Monday that its updated booster shot triggers strong antibody responses against three Omicron subvariants.”We are pleased to see that both of our bivalent booster vaccine candidates of…
Learn MoreColorado Say Yes to Medical Use of ‘Magic Mushrooms’
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Colorado voters have voted narrowly to approve the medical use of “magic mushrooms” in Colorado.“I’m in awe of what we were able to accomplish,” said Veronica Lightning Horse Perez, a lead proponent for legaliz…
Learn MoreCancer of the Appendix: Very Rare, But Genes May Play Role
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests. Researchers built on earlier research with this study, finding…
Learn MoreHealthy Dining Is Healthy for the Planet, Too
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Plant-based diets can be better for the environment, but they’re not all created equally, new research shows. The best type of plant-based diet for health and environmental benefits are those higher in whole g…
Learn MoreBinge Eating Disorder Looks Different in Brains of Boys and Girls
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The brains of girls and boys who have binge eating disorder show key differences, according to a new study.That’s an important finding, researchers say, because both genders struggle with eating disorders, yet…
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Experts Offer Tips for ‘Dementia-Friendly’ Homes
SUNDAY, Nov. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While most homes aren’t designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer’s disease group.”Virtually every aspect of a home can affect the person’s quality of life…
Learn MoreGot the ‘Winter Blues’? Exercise Can Help
SATURDAY, Nov. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A good workout can boost mood, making it an ideal routine as the days get shorter and darker.If you’re one of the millions affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and you feel tired, unmotivated, down …
Learn MoreCalifornia Files Suit Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water
FRIDAY, Nov. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The state of California is suing several companies for their role in manufacturing “forever chemicals.”The lawsuit filed Thursday also claims that the companies, including 3M and DuPont, covered up the harm th…
Learn MoreAmerica’s ER Docs Warn of Surge in Patients Due to ‘Tripledemic’
FRIDAY, Nov. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Emergency rooms are clogged with people who are waiting for inpatient beds or other care and it’s causing a crisis, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).ACEP is one of more than 30 …
Learn MoreLow Vitamin D Could Raise Diabetes Risk for Black Americans
FRIDAY, Nov. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Too little of the “sunshine vitamin” — vitamin D — in Black Americans could raise their odds of developing diabetes, new research suggests. Two new studies found an association between levels of vitamin D in …
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