More Than Half of COVID-19 Survivors Will Get ‘Long COVID’
THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Long-term symptoms of coronavirus infection, known as ‘long COVID,’ affects more than half of COVID-19 survivors, and health care systems should be prepared to treat them, researchers say.So far, 236 millio…
Learn MoreMany Addicts Turned to Telemedicine During Pandemic, But Does It Beat In-Person Care?
THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The coronavirus pandemic forced a significant shift to telemedicine treatment for addiction, but it’s not clear whether that approach is better than in-person care, a new study finds.Before the pandemic, add…
Learn MoreClimate Change Could Bring Rising Obesity Rates
THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You can add obesity and its related health risks to the long list of threats posed by climate change, researchers report.In a new review, researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia outlined the…
Learn MoreLengthening Menstrual Cycles Near Menopause Could Predict Heart Health
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The length of a woman’s menstrual cycle as she nears menopause could reflect her future risk of heart disease, researchers report.Some women’s menstrual cycles become longer as they approach menopause, whi…
Learn MoreSurvey Finds Who’s Most Likely to Give to Charity and How
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older adults are more likely than younger ones to give to charity, but are more likely to support ones in their own country, an international study reveals.”As countries, including the U.K., are announcing …
Learn MoreCancer Care Costs U.S. $156 Billion Per Year; Drugs a Major Factor
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Private insurers paid out about $156.2 billion in 2018 for U.S. patients with the 15 most common cancers.Medication was the largest expense and drugs for breast, lung, lymphoma and colon cancers accounted f…
Learn MoreHelmets Can Saves Lives in ATV, Dirt Bike Crashes
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — New research provides further proof that helmets are essential for young users of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes.Wearing a helmet significantly reduces their risk of moderate or severe head inju…
Learn MorePandemic Saw Rise in Kids Swallowing Magnets, Tiny Batteries
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More kids swallowed small magnets and batteries in 2020 compared to previous years — a worrisome surge that dovetailed with pandemic stay-at-home orders.An analysis of data from more than 100 U.S. hospital…
Learn MoreCalifornia Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools
TUESDAY, Oct. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Free menstrual pads and tampons must be provided in restrooms at all California public schools and colleges starting in the 2022-2023 academic year.The bill, signed on Oct. 8 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds to a 2…
Learn More60% of Americans Will Delay or Skip Flu Shot This Year: Survey
TUESDAY, Oct. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Experts are warning that the upcoming flu season could be severe as social distancing measures are relaxed across the United States, but a new survey finds that 6 in 10 Americans may delay or skip a flu shot….
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