Lung Cancer CT Scans Have Already Saved More Than 10,000 U.S. Lives
THURSDAY, March 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than 10,000 American lives have been saved since lung cancer screening was introduced for high-risk people who are over 55 and have a history of smoking, a new study shows.But many poor people and thos…
Learn MoreDoes Your City Park Make the ’25 Happiest’ List?
THURSDAY, March 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking a stroll through a city park can give your mood a significant boost, but parks in some cities provide a bigger benefit than those in others, researchers say.In a new study, investigators measured the…
Learn More‘Love Hormone’ Turns Lions Into Placid Pussycats
THURSDAY, March 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The “love hormone” oxytocin may be able to turn highly territorial lions into social sweethearts, researchers say. Lions typically guard their turf fiercely, which can be a problem when they’re on reserves…
Learn More21 States Sue to Overturn CDC’s Public Transport Mask Mandate
WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. government’s mask mandate for people on planes, trains, ferries and other modes of public transportation has been challenged in a lawsuit filed by 21 states on Tuesday.The mask mandate exceeds the…
Learn More‘Overgrowth’ of Brain Area in Infancy Could Play Role in Autism
WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that overgrowth of a part of the brain that’s associated with autism occurs during infancy, a finding that may make it possible to diagnose the disorder at an earlier age. The amygdala …
Learn MoreCOVID Vaccine Safe for Kids Who’ve Had MIS-C, Small Study Suggests
WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for kids who have had a rare complication called MIS-C after being infected by the coronavirus, according to a new small study.Some kids get MIS-C — shorthand for multi…
Learn MoreIV Anemia Meds Can Sometimes Trigger Severe Allergy
WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The chances of a severe allergic reaction being triggered by intravenous (IV) iron formulations for anemia are higher with some than others, but all pose a low risk, a new study says.Researchers compared …
Learn MoreCombo of COVID & Flu Even More Lethal for Hospitalized Patients
WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who also have the flu have a double whammy that brings a much higher risk of severe illness and death than COVID alone, according to a new study. The findings highlight the …
Learn MoreRash Decisions: Many Triggers for Children’s Skin Outbreaks
WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A sudden rash can be a puzzling and alarming symptom in a child. But as one expert explains, rashes are common in kids and often caused by eczema or an allergic reaction.”Eczema is a disease that causes pa…
Learn MoreDoes Social Media Harm Kids? It Might Depend on Their Age
TUESDAY, March 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your child’s risk of harm from social media is higher at certain ages and it’s different for girls and boys, researchers report.To figure out how social media use affected “life satisfaction” among 10- to 21…
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