Humans Pass Coronavirus to Deer, Creating Reservoir for Variants
THURSDAY, Dec. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a sign that white-tailed deer are becoming a reservoir for the new coronavirus, researchers report that COVID-19 variants are spreading among the wild animals.How they became infected and if these variant…
Learn MoreWhen Gums Aren’t Healthy, Mind and Body May Follow
THURSDAY, Dec. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Gum disease isn’t just a threat to your teeth. It also increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, mental woes and more, British researchers report.”The study reinforces the importance of prevention, ear…
Learn MoreCOVID Helps Drive Nearly Two-Year Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) – – COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death for Americans and has shortened life expectancy by nearly two years, a drop not seen since World War II, a new government report shows. Life expectancy dro…
Learn MoreMany Overweight Kids Already Have Hardened Arteries, Diabetes
MONDAY, Dec. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If your children struggle with their weight, new research suggests they may also suffer from diseases once seen only in adults.Stiffening of the arteries, which can lead to early heart attacks and strokes, and…
Learn MoreSupplements: Many Cancer Patients Think They’ll Help, But Experts Urge Caution
MONDAY, Dec. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many cancer patients take dietary supplements in hopes of keeping their disease at bay, but British researchers say there’s little evidence it will pay off.In fact, they add, supplements may not only be ineffe…
Learn MoreWith Certain Oils Gone, Margarine May Now Be Healthier Than Butter
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Margarine has gotten a bad rap for years, but a U.S. ban on partially hydrogenated oils may have made it a healthier choice than butter, a new study suggests.Before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ban…
Learn MoreMore Time Outdoors May Lower Risk of MS in Youth
THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Children at risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) might find some protection from the disease by spending more time in the sun, a small study suggests.Although MS is rare in children and young adults, those with r…
Learn MoreWhat’s the Best Blood Thinner for a Blood Clot in Your Legs?
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For people suffering from clots in their legs, a new study finds that one of two commonly used blood thinners is safer and more effective than the other.Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can cause clots to form i…
Learn MoreNearly 7% of U.S. Kids Have Had a Head Injury or Concussion
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Blows to the head are common among America’s kids, with close to 7% showing signs of a brain injury at some time in childhood, U.S. health officials report.Sports, falls and abuse are likely causes, experts…
Learn MoreCOVID May Trigger Heart Condition in Young Athletes
MONDAY, Nov. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A heart condition, myocarditis, has been found in a number of U.S. college athletes who have had COVID-19, a new study finds.Myocarditis has also been linked in some young people to the COVID vaccine. But the …
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