Paxlovid Lowers Risk of Long COVID
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The antiviral pill Paxlovid not only reduces hospitalization and death after catching COVID-19: New research shows it also cuts the chances of long COVID by roughly 25%.The drug, which combines a newer antivira…
Learn MoreCan Adults Get RSV?
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As health experts warn about RSV infections in infants and toddlers, adults should know that they, too, can become severely ill from the virus.Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is not always the mild respirator…
Learn More‘SAD Season’: Depression Risks Rise as Days Get Shorter
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the daylight hours shrink, people’s moods can wind up in the tank. Rest assured, you’re not alone. It’s the SAD season for those affected by seasonal affective disorder. That’s the depression, fatigue and wi…
Learn MoreCertain Melanoma Patients May Have Better Outcomes
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While melanoma remains the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research has found that a subset of patients with early disease are at very low risk of dying. These particular patients may not face the same pro…
Learn MoreCancer Survivors May Face Higher Risks for Bone Fractures
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adult cancer survivors, particularly those who have undergone chemotherapy, have an increased risk for serious pelvic and vertebral fractures, new research shows.”These findings are important as the number of c…
Learn MoreVision Is Vulnerable With Age: Here’s What to Look For
SUNDAY, Nov. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Routine eye checks can help ensure seniors know if they’re developing any age-related vision issues.An expert from Baylor College of Medicine spells out what seniors need to know.”Don’t blame vision issues on j…
Learn MoreClocks ‘Fall Back’ on Sunday: Sleep Expert Offers Tips to Adjust
SATURDAY, Nov. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s time for time to fall back an hour, but fortunately that change is more in line with humans’ circadian rhythm than springing forward. This provides an opportunity for people to “fix” their circadian rhyt…
Learn MoreLa salud mental de los padres puede afectar al cuidado del asma de sus hijos
JUEVES, 3 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cuando uno de los padres está deprimido, el cuidado del asma de su hijo podría sufrir. Ahora, una investigación sugiere que controlar el asma de un niño podría incluir la evaluación de la salud mental…
Learn MoreCuando la hora cambie el domingo, revise las pilas de las alarmas de humo y monóxido de carbono
JUEVES, 3 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cuando atrase el reloj el domingo, haga unas sencillas revisiones de seguridad en casa que podrían salvarle la vida.Revise las alarmas de humo y los detectores de monóxido de carbono (CO) para asegura…
Learn MoreUn ensayo muestra que un medicamento para perder peso funciona en los adolescentes
JUEVES, 3 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Un medicamento para perder peso aprobado para los adultos quizá pronto se convierta en una opción para los adolescentes que luchan contra la obesidad.Los jóvenes que recibieron el medicamento Wegovy (…
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