Smoking, Drinking Gateway to Pot, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Sept. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For those who smoke or drink, it’s only a small step to marijuana, researchers report. “Legal consumption of alcohol and tobacco may directly increase the level of illicit drug use. However, the relationshi…
Learn MoreSmartWatches Detect Viral Infection Before Symptoms Surface in Study
THURSDAY, Sept. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Someday, your smartwatch might be able to tell you if you’re coming down with a virus and how sick you’ll be — even before symptoms start.In a small study, researchers showed that a wearable device, like a …
Learn MoreAI Model Predicts Which Animal Viruses Are Likely to Jump to Humans
THURSDAY, Sept. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) might be able to spot the next virus to jump from animals to humans, Scottish researchers report.Identifying diseases before they become a threat to humans is challenging, becau…
Learn MoreObese? Lose Lots of Weight, Watch Your Heart Risks Drop
THURSDAY, Sept. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It’s no secret that excess weight is bad for the heart. But a new study suggests that obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight may reverse the related cardiovascular risks.Researchers found the …
Learn MoreBlack Parents Most Hesitant About COVID Vaccines for Kids: Poll
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a survey of parents in metro Chicago, nearly half of Black parents (48%) said they were reluctant to have their kids vaccinated against COVID-19, researchers say.That’s significantly higher than the 33%…
Learn MoreBlack Parents Most Hesitant About COVID Vaccines for Kids: Poll
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a survey of parents in metro Chicago, nearly half of Black parents (48%) said they were reluctant to have their kids vaccinated against COVID-19, researchers say.That’s significantly higher than the 33%…
Learn MoreMIND Diet May Guard Against Alzheimer’s
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) – – The MIND diet may help older people ward off Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. Developed by the late Martha Clare Morris, who was a Rush University nutritional epidemiologist, and her colleagues, th…
Learn MoreTeens Who Use Pot, E-Cigs and Cigarettes Are in Triple Danger
TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More U.S. teens use e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes and marijuana together, posing greater risks to their health and behavior than if they used only one substance, a new study finds.Called “triple users…
Learn MorePfizer Sends First Data to FDA on COVID Vaccines for Younger Kids
TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has submitted initial data to federal regulators on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine among younger children.The company is also expected to submit the same data on k…
Learn MoreFruits, Veggies a Recipe for Mental Well-Being in Kids: Study
TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Teens who eat lots of fruits and vegetables are likely to enjoy better mental health.That’s the key takeaway from a new study that also tied a nutritious breakfast and lunch to emotional well-being in kids o…
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