Urine Test May Spot Aggressive Prostate Cancer
THURSDAY, Nov. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A urine test might one day be able to tell which prostate cancer patients need immediate treatment and which don’t, British researchers report. “Prostate cancer can be divided into low and high risk — the lo…
Learn MoreU.S. Adolescents’ Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As teens dramatically stepped up their screen time during COVID-19 lockdowns, their well-being took a hit, a new study reveals.Recreational screen time among U.S. teens doubled from before the pandemic to near…
Learn MorePretty Poison: ‘Luster Dust’ Sprinkled on Cakes Can Be Toxic
FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It’s often called luster dust, and it can add some sparkle to your cake decorations. But health officials warn it also might contain poisonous heavy metals that are not meant to be eaten.Luster dust is used to…
Learn MoreLong COVID Can Last a Year; Many Sufferers Quit Jobs
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Patients suffering from “long COVID” can have symptoms that last a year or more, putting their jobs and everyday routines in jeopardy, a new study finds.Looking at more than 150 people with long-lasting eff…
Learn MoreConfusion, Seizures: People Hospitalized After Taking Veterinary Drug for COVID
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Learn MorePfizer to Ask FDA Soon for Approval of Its COVID Vaccine for Younger Children
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Learn MoreAntidepressants Plus Common Painkillers May Raise Bleeding Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a mainstay of depression treatment, but a new study warns that taking common painkillers alongside SSRIs may raise the chances for in…
Learn MoreConfusion, Seizures: People Hospitalized After Taking Veterinary Drug for COVID
THURSDAY, Oct. 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It’s a drug that’s been supported by some conservative media figures, but taking ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 might land you in the hospital, a new study warns.Interest in the drug surged last sum…
Learn MoreEven With Mild COVID, Obesity May Mean Worse Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Obese people have a tougher time fighting COVID-19, even if they have a milder form of the virus, a new study finds.Researchers looked at more than 500 patients who tested positive for COVID but didn’t requ…
Learn MoreWhy Are Gulf Coast Welders Dying From Anthrax-Like Disease?
MONDAY, Oct. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A common group of bacteria may be causing deadly pneumonia or anthrax-like disease among metalworkers in the southern United States, health officials report.The bacteria, called Bacillus cereus (B. cereus), na…
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