Early Strain of COVID-19 Spread Fast Because First Symptom Was Cough: Study
MONDAY, Dec. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The COVID virus strain circulating in the United States during the pandemic’s first wave spread so fast because it most often started with a cough, according to a new study.It’s likely that people with that st…
Learn MoreHeat Waves Bring Health Crises to the Homeless
MONDAY, Dec. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Add heat waves to the many health threats facing homeless people.Last year, the United States had 580,000 homeless people — 28% of them in California, where seven in 10 live outdoors. That’s nearly nine times …
Learn MoreHow Long Do Lockdowns Keep People at Home?
MONDAY, Dec. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Lockdowns keep people home for a few weeks, but they lose their luster after a few months, claims a new study that comes as many countries consider a return to lockdowns to slow the renewed spread of COVID-19…
Learn MoreGenes ‘Switched On’ Much Earlier in Human Embryos Than Thought
MONDAY, Dec. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Genes in human embryos become active far sooner than once thought, according to a study that provides fresh insight into development.Contrary to the old view that gene activity begins two to three days after c…
Learn More12 Steps to the Best Holiday Gift: Health
SATURDAY, Dec. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Give yourself and your loved ones the gifts of health and safety this holiday season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests. The agency outlines 12 ways to do that, beginning with a r…
Learn MoreMost of Restaurant Menu Must Be Vegetarian Before Meat Eaters Make the Switch
FRIDAY, Dec. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Meat eaters are far more apt to choose plant-based foods at restaurants if menus are at least 75% vegetarian, according to a new study.Along with the health benefits, British researchers said getting more peop…
Learn MoreSevere Illness in a Child Takes Big Toll on Parents, Siblings: Study
THURSDAY, Dec. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When a child has severe health problems, the suffering often extends to the entire family, new research finds.Using data from a single health insurance provider, the study authors assessed nearly 7,000 child…
Learn MoreParents Underestimate How Much Time Teens Spent Online During Pandemic
THURSDAY, Dec. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Parents, think you have a good handle on how much time your teens are spending on social media?Don’t bet on it. New research suggests your best guesstimate is likely way off.Parents significantly underestim…
Learn MoreFormaldehyde in the Workplace Tied to Later Brain Issues
THURSDAY, Dec. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Long-term workplace exposure to formaldehyde may prompt thinking and memory problems later in life, new research suggests. Formaldehyde is a gas used in making wood and chemical products and plastics.”We kn…
Learn MoreHPV Vaccination Could Rid U.S. of Most Mouth, Throat Cancers in Men
THURSDAY, Dec. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — How do you prevent nearly 1 million cases of mouth and throat cancers in American men in this century? Find a way to reach an 80% HPV vaccination rate among adolescents, a new study suggests. HPV vaccination…
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