Pfizer Says Its Booster Shot Bolsters Immune Response in Those Aged 5 to 11
THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pfizer Inc. said Thursday that its booster shot raised levels of neutralizing antibodies against both the original coronavirus strain and the Omicron variant in children aged 5 to 11.They said in a statemen…
Learn MoreTwo New Omicron Subvariants Fueling COVID Infections in New York State
THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Rising coronavirus infections in New York state appear to be driven by two new versions of the Omicron BA.2 variant, and may explain why the state has been the national coronavirus hot spot in recent weeks,…
Learn More1 in 5 Medicare Patients Use Medical Marijuana: Survey
THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — One in five Medicare recipients use medical marijuana and two-thirds say it should be covered by Medicare, a new survey reveals.Medical marijuana is legal in 37 states, four territories and the District of …
Learn MoreIn U.S., Price Tag for MS Care Tops $85 Billion
THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In 2019 alone, multiple sclerosis (MS) cost Americans an estimated $85.4 billion, a new study finds. That amount included over $63 billion in direct medical costs and $22 billion in indirect non-medical cos…
Learn MoreNovel Injection Repairs Severe Spinal Cord Injuries in Mice
THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A brighter future could be in store for people with a spinal cord injury if new animal research pans out in humans.Mice that were paralyzed due to severe spinal cord damage regained the ability to walk with…
Learn MoreHeart Inflammation Rare Among Hospitalized COVID Patients
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As doctors learn more about the consequences of COVID-19, they are confirming that heart inflammation is rare among hospitalized COVID patients. That’s the good news — but those who develop it are much more l…
Learn MoreHeart Failure Risk Climbs in Obese Older Women Who Had Late Menopause
THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Health risks tied to obesity are often serious, with new research showing it boosts odds for heart failure among older women, especially those who go through menopause later than usual.Women whose periods s…
Learn MoreFamily Structure Influences Teen Delinquency
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The structure of teens’ families influences their risk of delinquent behaviors such as shoplifting, graffiti or robbery, new research suggests.For the study, the researchers analyzed survey data gathered b…
Learn MoreCDC Extends Mask Mandates on Planes, Trains to May 3
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A federal mask mandate for planes, trains, airports and some bus services that was set to expire in five days will be extended until May 3, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wed…
Learn MoreCOVID Cases Reach 500 Million Worldwide
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the number of known coronavirus cases worldwide hit 500 million on Tuesday, health experts called for increased testing, vaccination and contact tracing.There’s been a sharp rise in known cases so far t…
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