Most Parents Not Eager to Vaccinate Young Children Against COVID-19
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Less than half of parents of children ages 6 months to 4 years are eager to quickly vaccinate their children against COVID-19, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Aaron M. Sch…
Learn MoreSmoking Cessation Activity Down in U.S. Adults During Pandemic
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From 2019 to 2020, there was a decrease in smoking cessation activity among U.S. adults, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in JAMA Network Open.
Priti Bandi, Ph.D., from the American Cancer Socie…
Learn MoreCOPD Remains Considerable Public Health Burden Globally
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Globally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a major public health concern, according to a study published online July 26 in The BMJ.
Saeid Safiri, Ph.D., from Tabriz University of Medical…
Learn MoreSome COVID-19 Patients Have Persistent Smell, Taste Dysfunction
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A proportion of patients with COVID-19 have persistent self-reported smell and taste dysfunction, according to a study published online July 26 in The BMJ.
Benjamin Kye Jyn Tan, M.B.B.S., from the Yong Loo …
Learn MoreTwo-Thirds of Older Adults Use Integrative Medicine Strategies
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many older adults report using at least one integrative medicine strategy, according to the results of the latest University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Researchers from the University of …
Learn MoreSurgery Feasible Soon After COVID-19 for Vaccinated Patients
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fully vaccinated patients or those undergoing surgery without general anesthesia do not have increased risks for perioperative complications with surgery shortly following COVID-19 infection, according to a stu…
Learn MoreNew Yorkers Warned of Possible Community Spread of Polio
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New Yorkers who are not vaccinated for polio should get their shots, state public health officials warned Thursday after the virus was found in seven wastewater samples in two neighboring counties.The finding c…
Learn MoreOlvide los mensajes de texto: reunirse en persona hace más felices a los estudiantes universitarios
JUEVES, 4 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — En un mundo en que todos pasan cada vez más tiempo con los ojos clavados en los teléfonos, una investigación reciente sugiere que los jóvenes se sienten más felices tras socializar con sus amigos en pers…
Learn MoreOlvide los mensajes de texto: reunirse en persona hace más felices a los estudiantes universitarios
JUEVES, 4 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — En un mundo en que todos pasan cada vez más tiempo con los ojos clavados en los teléfonos, una investigación reciente sugiere que los jóvenes se sienten más felices tras socializar con sus amigos en pers…
Learn MoreLa ‘piscina de spray’ de una reserva de fauna origina unas graves infecciones gastrointestinales en niños
JUEVES, 4 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las piscinas de spray, unas piscinas poco profundas para que los niños se diviertan y refresquen en verano, pueden también ser fuente de unas desagradables infecciones gastrointestinales para los jóvenes…
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