Long Bouts of Space Travel May Harm Astronauts’ Brains
MONDAY, Oct. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Prolonged stays in space appear to damage astronauts’ brains, a small, new study suggests.The researchers studied five Russian cosmonauts, mean age 49, who stayed on the International Space Station (ISS) for …
Learn MorePregnancy, Delivery Safe for Women Born With Heart Defects
MONDAY, Oct. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Women who were born with heart defects may get some reassurance from a new study that finds they face no heightened risk to health during a pregnancy and delivery.According to the researchers, doctors may ofte…
Learn MoreBe Your Teen’s Best Partner as They Learn to Drive
SATURDAY, Oct. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Parents of teen drivers can play a crucial role in making their children safe drivers, the Governors Highway Safety Association says.Millions of U.S. teens are learning to drive at an especially challenging …
Learn MoreAmericans Are Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods
FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Americans’ increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods is putting their health at risk, researchers warn.Ultra-processed foods are ready-to-eat or heat, include additives, and contain little, if any, whole…
Learn MoreAnother Study Finds Pfizer, Moderna Shots Effective Against COVID Variants
FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines protect against a number of coronavirus variants, including highly contagious Delta, another study confirms.The findings come as breakthrough infections in vaccinated peop…
Learn MoreTwo-Thirds of Parents of Kids Ages 5-11 Plan to Get Them Vaccinated Against COVID: Poll
FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In some heartening news on the vaccine front, two-thirds of American parents of children ages 5 to 11 plan to get their youngsters vaccinated when COVID-19 shots are approved for that age group, a new survey …
Learn MoreHorseback Riding Carries Big Risk for Serious Injury: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Days in the saddle can be risky, with horseback riding a potentially deadly activity, according to a new study.”Hospital admission risk from horseback riding is higher than football, auto and motorcycle racin…
Learn MoreNature Helped Many Kids Cope During Lockdown: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Children who spent more time in nature during pandemic lockdowns suffered fewer behavioral and emotional problems, British researchers say.The investigators also found that children in wealthier families tend…
Learn MoreHeart Defibs in Schools Are Saving Staff Lives: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Adult staff in schools are more likely than students to suffer sudden cardiac arrest, but automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are often used and improve the chances of survival, a new study finds. AEDs ar…
Learn MoreFormer FDA Chief Robert Califf a Contender to Head Agency Again
THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Robert Califf is under strong consideration by the White House to once again lead the agency.The FDA hasn’t had a permanent head for more than eight mont…
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