Many Challenges, But Pandemic Wasn’t All Bad for New Moms
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While new mothers have faced many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had at least one positive impact, a new survey shows: They were able to have more quiet time with their newborns.That’s a key findi…
Learn MoreSigns of Autism Differ in Brains of Boys, Girls
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have discovered differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism that they say may improve diagnosis of the developmental disorder in girls.”We detected significant differences between …
Learn MoreScience Reveals Acne’s Secrets, Moving Closer to Better Treatments
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A type of skin cell that plays a significant role in fighting acne has been identified — a finding researchers say could lead to new ways to treat the common skin ailmentHair follicles have been known to be m…
Learn MoreGot Hives? Here’s How to Relieve Them at Home
SUNDAY, Feb. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When you break out in hives, you want relief fast. This common skin reaction is characterized by itchy bumps or raised, swollen patches. Fortunately, hives are usually harmless and short-lived, a Chicago derma…
Learn MoreThese Simple Steps Can Help Seniors Manage Their Health Care
SATURDAY, Feb. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Navigating the health care system can be challenging, but an expert urges older people not to try to go it alone.”It’s common for someone who hasn’t had any health problems suddenly to be faced with their ow…
Learn MoreFDA Warns of Infant Formula Powders Tied to Infections
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Several powdered infant formula products have been recalled by Abbott Inc., following reports of four infants developing bacterial infections after consuming the products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Learn More‘Fact Check’ Notes Work Best to Counter COVID Lies Online
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Journalistic fact checks do more to combat the spread of COVID-19 misinformation than false tags used by social media companies, a new study finds.Journalistic fact checks not only flag a post as false, but al…
Learn MoreFracking Wastewater Loaded With Toxic Chemicals, Study Shows
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fracking has already raised the ire of environmentalists for its effects on the planet, but new research sends up another red flag: The wastewater produced by the complicated oil and gas drilling process is l…
Learn MoreScientists Report ‘Rogue Antibodies’ Behind Severe Clotting With COVID
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — “Rogue antibodies” that seem to trigger severe blood clotting and illness in COVID-19 patients have been identified by scientists.Their analysis of blood samples from 244 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 rev…
Learn MoreEagles Are Being Poisoned by Environmental Lead
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The national bird of the United States is facing a deadly threat from within: widespread lead poisoning, largely caused by ingesting fragments of hunters’ lead ammunition.The poisoning is slowing the populatio…
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