Health Highlights: May 2, 2022
Therapies may help ease long COVID fatigue, breathlessness. Treatments involving occupational therapy or low-impact exercise might be the key to relieving long-haul COVID symptoms, new research suggests. Read moreBlack patients less likely to get high…
Learn MoreAlabama Cases of Acute Hepatitis in Kids Show Link to Viruses: CDC
FRIDAY, April 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The origins of a continuing outbreak of acute, potentially lethal hepatitis striking children in countries around the world has experts mystified. But a cluster of recent cases in Alabama all show ties to co…
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Your dog’s breed may not determine its behavior. Contrary to popular belief, new research finds your canine’s pedigree may account for as little as 9% of its behavioral traits. Read moreColorado man caught avian flu from poultry. The case involves a 4…
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Climate change will make pandemics like COVID-19 more likely. As the planet grows hotter, different animal species will migrate to new areas and interact with other unfamiliar creatures at an increasing rate. That could foster the emergence of new, po…
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Prescription steroids can be dangerous for sickle cell patients. Reactions to the drugs can be particularly severe among older people, women and patients not taking the drug hydroxyurea to treat their disease, new research shows. Read morePfizer seeks…
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Big jump seen in number of U.S. teens carrying guns. Researchers report a 41% rise over the past two decades — with notable increases seen among white teens from higher-income families. Read moreCalcium supplements may bring harm to older heart patie…
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Could climate change be worsening ‘sneezin’ season’? In a new Harris/HealthDay poll, 74% of respondents said their symptoms negatively impact their overall quality of life. Read moreAcute hepatitis outbreak now totals 169 children across 11 countries….
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Medicare limits coverage of Aduhelm to patients in clinical trials. The latest decision is meant to protect Alzheimer’s patients while gathering more clinical data on whether the pricey medication actually helps slow thinking declines, agency official…
Learn MoreIsraeli Data Shows 2nd COVID Booster Shields Against Omicron
WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Israel’s government made a second booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine available to all of its citizens aged 60 and older at the beginning of this year.Now, emerging data suggests this fourth dose greatly boo…
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How sleepless nights widen your waistline. People who don’t get enough sleep tend to eat more, new research shows, and all those extra calories wind up precisely where most people don’t want it: around the belly. Read moreNo sign that COVID vaccine in…
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