Pfizer Has Two Updated Booster Shots to Help Fight Omicron
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Pfizer Inc. announced Saturday that it has two possible candidates that beat back Omicron infection more effectively than its original vaccine.The news follows Moderna’s announcement last week that its Omicron …
Learn MoreAfter Appeal, Court Rules Juul Can Still Sell E-Cigarettes for Now
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A federal appeals court has ruled that for now, Juul Labs can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes on the U.S. market.The Friday ruling came in response to the company seeking a temporary emergency hold …
Learn MoreHIV Testing Plummeted During Pandemic
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Testing for HIV suffered a sharp setback during the first year of the pandemic, new government data shows.The number of HIV tests funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and administered…
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Ob/gyns calls bans on abortion devastating for women’s health. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a woman’s right to have the procedure marks a “very dark day in health care” that will leave patients at risk and doctors afraid to act, said…
Learn MoreBabies, Toddlers & the COVID Shot: An Expert Answers Your Questions
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) – After a very long wait, babies, toddlers and preschoolers can now get COVID-19 shots.Many parents may feel relief, but some may also have questions. Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectious disease physician…
Learn MoreCOVID Boosters Raise Antibody Levels by 85% in Nursing Home Residents
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting a COVID-19 booster shot can significantly increase an at-risk person’s immunity and protect against the contagious Omicron variant.New research focusing on nursing home residents and their caregivers f…
Learn MoreRace, Gender Matter in Receiving Timely Heart Attack Care
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite improvements in treatment for heart attacks, care lags behind for women.Women are still less likely to receive timely care, according to a new study that reviewed 450,000 patient records for two types …
Learn MorePandemic Lockdowns, Closures Tough on People With Disabilities
TUESDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When the early days of the pandemic prompted social distancing measures and gym closures, people with certain disabilities had a much harder time getting exercise and their mental health suffered, new researc…
Learn MoreTough Choices: When It’s Time to Move From Home to Assisted Living
SUNDAY, June 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While 8 in 10 Americans ages 65 and older say they want to age in their homes, it’s not always possible when health declines.Knowing when a loved one needs a more supportive environment, such as assisted livin…
Learn MoreLive in a Wildfire Zone? Be Prepared
SATURDAY, June 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More Americans now live in wildfire zones as wildfire seasons have become longer, with hotter, faster-moving fires. If you’re one of those who live in a location threatened by wildfires, it’s important to be…
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