Firefighters Face Higher Odds for Heart Trouble
WEDNESDAY, March 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The more blazes firefighters battle, the higher their risk for a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (a-fib), a new study shows.”Clinicians who care for firefighters need to be aware of the in…
Learn MoreHome COVID Tests Can Cause Harm If Not Stored Safely: FDA
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — At-home COVID-19 tests are a key tool in containing the spread of the coronavirus. But a few safety precautions are in order to prevent serious injury, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.The tests c…
Learn MoreExperts Outline Health Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A healthy diet and regular exercise are crucial for the long-term health of cancer survivors, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) guideline emphasizes.”The link to a healthy diet and regular exercise in long…
Learn MoreAntibodies From COVID Infection Shield Kids for Up to 7 Months
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Antibodies from a COVID-19 infection linger in most children for up to seven months, even if they had no symptoms, a new study finds.To come to that reassuring conclusion, researchers analyzed data from 218 …
Learn MoreCancer Can Strike the Appendix, Too
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — What appears to be appendicitis can actually be cancer of the appendix in some cases, especially in patients under the age of 50, a new study suggests. While antibiotics can be used instead of surgery to tr…
Learn MorePeople With Scars Are Their Own Toughest Critics: Study
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Scars from facial surgery look worse to skin cancer patients themselves than to others, so it’s important for surgeons to prepare patients beforehand, researchers say.Doctors can help by outlining the heali…
Learn MoreJergens Moisturizer Recalled Due to Bacteria Risk
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Before slathering on your Jergens moisturizer, check the label. Certain lots have been recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that pose a risk to people with weakened immune systems.Pluraliba…
Learn MoreRaising a Special Needs Child: An Expert Offers Guidance
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Parents of children with special needs face a number of challenges, so here’s some advice from an expert.“Raising children is an adventure for any parent, but the journey for parents of children with special …
Learn MoreU.S. Health Officials Faced Widespread Harassment During Pandemic
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Harassment of U.S. public health officials and departments was rampant during the COVID-19 pandemic and led some officials to quit, researchers say.Their analysis of survey responses from 583 local health dep…
Learn MoreU.S. Wildfires: Much Bigger, More Frequent Now
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. wildfires have become larger, more frequent and more widespread in the past two decades, and the situation will become even worse in the future, a new study warns.“Projected changes in climate, fuel and …
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