Over 234,000 Pounds of Ham, Pepperoni Recalled Due to Listeria
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 235,000 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products were recalled by Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung on Sunday due to possible listeria contamination.There are no confirmed reports of illness as…
Learn MoreHigh Heart Rate Linked to Dementia Risk
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Checking older adults’ resting heart rate could help identify those who are more likely to experience a decline in mental function, a Swedish study suggests.The researchers found that a high resting heart rate …
Learn MoreMore Evidence That Pandemic Delayed Cancer Diagnoses
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — New research offers fresh proof that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed cancer diagnoses in the United States, increasing patients’ risk for poor outcomes.For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 9 mi…
Learn MoreYoung People Recover Quickly From Rare Heart Side Effect of COVID Vaccine
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It happens very rarely, but most teens and young adults who do experience heart inflammation (myocarditis) after a COVID-19 shot have mild symptoms and recover quickly, new research shows.“Overwhelmingly, data …
Learn MoreWere Cancer Patients Neglected in U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout?
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In nearly two-thirds of U.S. states, cancer patients weren’t put at the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccines in the initial phase of vaccination, a new study finds. Many cancer patients are especially vulner…
Learn MoreClearing Out Clutter Might Not Help People With Dementia
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You might think de-cluttering would make it easier for people with dementia to do daily tasks. Not so, says a new study from the United Kingdom.”It is generally assumed that a person with dementia will be bette…
Learn MoreWith Holidays Ahead, COVID Boosters a Must for People With Weak Immune Systems
SUNDAY, Dec. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a patient with a weakened immune system, roll up your sleeves to stay safe over the holidays and winter months.”Immunocompromised patients absolutely should get a flu shot as well as an additional CO…
Learn MoreKeep Your Holidays Allergy-Free This Year
SATURDAY, Dec. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Planning ahead will reduce the risk of allergies and asthma interfering with your holiday plans, an expert says.”In addition to concerns about COVID-19, those with allergies and asthma sometimes have an added…
Learn MoreBlack Americans Less Likely to Lose Hearing as They Age
FRIDAY, Dec. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older Black Americans are much more likely to have good hearing than white Americans, and the difference is especially notable among men, a new study shows.“We found that among males, non-Hispanic Black America…
Learn MoreAlmost 13 Million Americans Per Year Skip Meds Due to Cost
FRIDAY, Dec. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 13 million U.S. adults a year skip or delay filling needed prescriptions due to high price tags, new research shows.This figure includes more than 2.3 million Medicare beneficiaries and 3.8 million priva…
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