Infant Deaths Spark Baby Loungers Recall
FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The death of eight babies has prompted the Boppy Company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to recall more than 3 million baby loungers, they announced Thursday.A year ago, the CPSC issued…
Learn MoreSaline Spray Could Slow COVID’s Spread in the Lungs: Study
FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A saltwater solution may help stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus in its tracks, Brazilian researchers report. However, although saline may keep the virus from replicating, it does not offer full protection against inf…
Learn MoreCould a Japanese Plant Turn Cold Cuts Into Healthy Fare?
FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There’s good news for health-conscious sausage and bacon lovers.A new study suggests the Japanese knotweed plant could be used to make healthier cured meats.According to researchers, this fast-growing plant t…
Learn MoreDNA Sensor Can Spot When COVID Is Contagious
FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new DNA sensor can detect viruses and tell if they are infectious or not in minutes, a new study finds. The sensor was developed by using DNA technology, and does not require the need to pretreat test sampl…
Learn MoreWeight Loss in Childhood May Protect Boys Against Future Infertility
FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Obese boys who lose weight may avoid fertility problems in adulthood, a preliminary study suggests.Even short-term weight loss might partially reverse weight-related alterations in reproductive function, the …
Learn MoreNew Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around
FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If your children are picky eaters, bribing or pressuring them will probably backfire. But there are other steps you can take to help them get over their fussiness, researchers report.Australian scientists rev…
Learn MoreEPA to Sharply Limit Refrigerant Production in New Climate Rule
THURSDAY, Sept. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a move to combat global warming, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Thursday that it will restrict U.S. production and use of hydrofluorocarbons by 85% over the next 15 years.Hydrof…
Learn MoreCould Your Genes Be to Blame for Your Kid’s Aversion to Broccoli?
THURSDAY, Sept. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Parents and their children often share numerous traits — including a dislike for broccoli and other veggies in the same family.Noxious enzymes from bacteria in saliva may be the reason why, a new study sug…
Learn MoreU.S. Meth Overdose Deaths Tripled in Recent Years: Study
THURSDAY, Sept. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Deaths from methamphetamine overdoses in the United States nearly tripled between 2015 and 2019, health officials report in a new study. While the number of methamphetamine users did not increase as steepl…
Learn MoreCommon Hormone Disorder in Women Costs U.S. $8 Billion a Year
THURSDAY, Sept. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — the most common hormone disorder in women of child-bearing age — is costly.In 2020, diagnosing and treating this disorder cost an estimated $8 billion in the Unit…
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