Babies, 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…
Learn MoreLa COVID prolongada puede afectar a los niños, incluso a los bebés
JUEVES, 23 de junio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ni siquiera los bebés son inmunes a los efectos de la COVID prolongada, informan unos investigadores daneses.Su estudio encontró que alrededor de uno de cada tres niños de hasta 14 años que tuvieron un r…
Learn MoreUn panel de los CDC insta a los mayores a ponerse una vacuna contra la gripe nueva y más potente este otoño
JUEVES, 23 de junio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El miércoles, un panel asesor de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) de EE. UU. votó para recomendar que los estadounidenses de a partir de 65 años se pongan unas nuevas y m…
Learn MoreLos intentos de suicidio de los jóvenes se reducen en los estados de EE. UU. con leyes sobre crímenes de odio
JUEVES, 23 de junio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las leyes sobre los crímenes de odio que protegen a las personas gais, lesbianas y transgénero podrían tener un beneficio inesperado: menos intentos de suicidio entre los adolescentes de todas las orient…
Learn MoreLa acupuntura podría aliviar las cefaleas tensionales
JUEVES, 23 de junio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las cefaleas tensionales pueden hacer sentir que le están presionando toda la cabeza, y si es uno de los millones de personas que sufren de estos devastadores dolores de cabeza, un estudio tiene buenas n…
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