Prior COVID Won’t Shield Kids From Omicron, But Vaccine Might
THURSDAY, June 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Children who have had COVID-19 aren’t protected against the Omicron variant, but vaccination does cut their chances of infection, a new study shows. “I hear parents say, ‘Oh, my kid had COVID last year,'” sai…
Learn MoreRace Matters in Stroke Survival, Study Finds
THURSDAY, June 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Racial disparities in health outcomes persist in the United States, with Black and Hispanic Americans more likely to die within a month after a bleeding stroke than white Americans, a new study shows.”We’ve …
Learn MoreMen Think They’re Healthier Than They Are, Don’t Need Checkups: Survey
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a classic case of male machismo jeopardizing health: A new survey finds many American men believe they’re healthier than other men and don’t bother with annual checkups, even though a yearly exam can ca…
Learn MoreIs Slowed Walking a Sign Dementia Is Near?
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior and walking to the mailbox takes longer than it used to, new research suggests you might want to ask your doctor to check your thinking skills.The study included nearly 17,000 adults over …
Learn MoreWhy Home-Made Baby Formula Is a Bad Idea
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re having trouble finding infant formula for your baby due to the nationwide shortage, do not turn to homemade recipes, an expert warns.“Even the best intentions can have devastating results,” said Dr…
Learn MoreYour Liver Is Just 3 Years Old
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — No matter how old you are, your liver is always roughly less than three years old, according to a new study.That’s because the liver is constantly renewing itself and replaces its cells equally well in young…
Learn MoreWhy Treatment Helps Some Asthma Patients More Than Others
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research reveals why popular treatments for asthma attacks are often ineffective.Corticosteroids are used as an emergency treatment during asthma attacks to decrease airway swelling and irritation. While…
Learn MoreOrganic Strawberries Linked to Hepatitis Cases, FDA Warns
TUESDAY, May 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fresh, organic strawberries may be linked to a hepatitis A outbreak that’s affected 17 people in three states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. The 15 cases in California, and single cases in both…
Learn MoreSome Types of Air Pollution Are Even Worse for Your Health
MONDAY, May 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to high levels of particle air pollution can increase your risk of death from stroke, and the risk is highest with the smallest-sized particles that can get deep into the lungs, researchers say.”Air po…
Learn MoreAfter Another Senseless Tragedy, Study Shows Guns Now Leading Killer of U.S. Youth
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Days after the second-deadliest elementary school shooting in U.S. history, experts note that guns are now the leading cause of death for American children.Nineteen children and two teachers were killed at the …
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