Changes in Menstrual Cycle Can Come After COVID Shot
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many have experienced side effects after getting a COVID vaccine — tiredness, fever, headache and soreness are the most common. But a new study confirms that people who have periods may experience lesser know…
Learn MoreCats Injured in Wildfires at High Risk for Blood Clots
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While California works to restore its landscape after years of historic wildfires, new research could transform the way in which veterinarians treat animals recovered from damaged forests.The study found that …
Learn MoreHalf of Parents Don’t Realize Impact of Screens on Kids’ Vision
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most parents are overlooking simple steps to protect their kids’ eyes from overexposure to electronic screens, a new nationwide poll shows.One in 7 respondents said their 3- to 18-year-olds haven’t had a visio…
Learn MoreCould an Experimental Cancer Drug Help Treat Spinal Injury?
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A drug in development as a cancer therapy may also help the body regenerate damaged nerves after spinal injuries, new research suggests.Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom report t…
Learn MorePanting Pooches: When Summer Heat Is Too Much for Your Dog
SUNDAY, July 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog, but when the temperatures spike or the fireworks come out, it’s time to make sure your furry best friend is having just as good a time as you are.Whe…
Learn More25 Million Kids Missed Routine Vaccinations Worldwide in 2021
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 25 million children around the world missed critical vaccinations during 2021, as the pandemic continued to disrupt routine medical care, a new report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF show…
Learn MorePost-Stroke Memory Loss Can Resolve for Some Patients
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Memory loss is a common symptom after a stroke, but there’s hope for some that those memories could return.A new study from Norway examined 86 patients with relatively mild strokes and found many had improved …
Learn More‘Stepped’ Approach to Treating Diabetic Eye Disease May Be Best
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An off-brand medication for diabetic macular edema might prove just as effective in early treatment as its more expensive alternative, potentially saving patients thousands of dollars, new research suggests.Th…
Learn MoreHealth Care Plans Keep Allergy Rescue Injectors Pricey for Some
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite now having more choices for lifesaving emergency allergy injectors like EpiPens, the cost is still proving prohibitively expensive for some, new research shows.Even though most people are saving money …
Learn MorePeople on Dialysis Face Higher Death Risk After Hurricanes
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A hurricane threatens anyone in its path, but it can be especially deadly for people who need kidney dialysis to survive, new research shows.An analysis of patient data spanning two decades linked hurricane ex…
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