About 1 in 6 U.S. Couples Disagrees on COVID Vaccination
MONDAY, March 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vaccine politics can apparently lead to some mismatched bedfellows, a new study suggests.It found that about 1 in 6 U.S. couples have one partner who is vaccinated against COVID-19 and one who is not, and the…
Learn MoreWarming World Means More Cases of Dangerous Low-Salt Condition
MONDAY, March 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A spike in hospitalizations for a dangerous low-salt condition is the latest in a growing list of health threats linked to climate change.An average global temperature increase of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit could…
Learn MoreScientists Discover Cause of Swallowing Disorder in German Shepherds
MONDAY, March 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — German shepherds are one of the most noble dog breeds on the planet, but they can fall prey to an often deadly swallowing disorder. Now, researchers report they have not only identified a gene variant that ex…
Learn MoreTalking to Your Kids About the War in Ukraine
FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left your children confused and frightened, there are several ways to help them feel more secure, a psychologist says.First and foremost: Talk to your kids, and be honest, …
Learn MoreHigh Anxiety: Poll Finds Americans Stressed by Inflation, War
FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and continuing concerns about money and COVID-19 have Americans more stressed than ever, a new poll conducted last week reveals.The biggest concerns: rising costs of fo…
Learn MoreCOVID’s Global Death Toll May Be 3 Times Official Numbers
FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you think the reported worldwide death toll from the pandemic is already too high, new research suggests the number of excess deaths may be triple that of official estimates. The official COVID-19 death to…
Learn MoreSleep Experts Call for End to Twice-a-Year Time Changes
FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Spring and fall time changes for daylight saving time should be scrapped because they pose health and safety risks, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) says.Moving clocks ahead and losing an hour of…
Learn MoreVietnamese Pangolins Carry COVID-Like Coronavirus
FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests the new coronavirus did indeed jump species to cause the pandemic, a new study reports that pangolins seized from the illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam were carrying SARS-CoV-2-rela…
Learn MoreMore Evidence That Exercise Protects the Aging Brain
FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Just a bit of exercise can help keep your brain in shape as you age, according to the latest study that shows how physical activity can benefit older minds.”This finding isn’t saying, ‘If you’re older, you n…
Learn MoreAs Clocks Spring Forward, Keep Sleep on Track
FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — You may only worry about losing an hour of sleep when the clocks spring forward this Sunday, but the time change can also be dangerous for your health, an expert says. Research shows that the risk of stroke,…
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