Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Help Save Hospitalized COVID Patients
THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As doctors around the world come up against severe cases of COVID-19, some positive news has emerged: New research shows the rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib may help reduce hospitalized COVID patients…
Learn MoreCOVID Vaccines Cut Odds of Hospitalization By Two-Thirds
THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re vaccinated against COVID-19, you may still get infected — but the odds you’ll need hospitalization are reduced by about two-thirds compared to unvaccinated people, a new study reveals.Vaccination …
Learn MoreToo Many Antibiotics Might Raise Colon Cancer Risk
THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Here’s another reason to avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics: Long-term use of these medications could increase your risk of colon cancer, researchers say.”While in many cases antibiotic therapy is necessar…
Learn MoreDid You Mean to Drop That Treat? Your Dog Knows
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You probably can’t fool Fido.New research indicates dogs may know whether you mean to withhold a treat or you’re doing so by accident.This suggests dogs have a least one aspect of something known as Theory…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Vaccines Boost Antibodies, Even in People With Weak Immune Systems
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccines trigger antibody production in most people who have weakened immune systems, but a new study reveals that their responses are weaker than in healthy people.”Some of our patients have been …
Learn MoreCutting Sugar in Packaged Foods Would Keep Millions of Americans From Illness: Report
WEDNESDAY, Sept.1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Sugar is killing Americans in droves, according to researchers who found that reducing the sweetener in packaged foods and beverages could prevent more than 2 million strokes, heart attacks and cardiac arres…
Learn MoreSafeguarding Your Heart During, After Hurricane Ida
TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Along with other dangers, the aftermath of Hurricane Ida could pose significant heart health risks.Stress and trauma from the storm that slammed into Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and other states could inc…
Learn MoreVaccines’ Power Against COVID Hospitalization Fades in Elderly: Study
TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The ability of COVID-19 vaccines to protect adults older than 75 against hospitalization appears to wane over time, but still remained 80% effective as of the end of July, new federal data shows.The same data…
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