Tongue, Lip Piercings May Harm Teeth and Gums
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting your tongue or lips pierced? Don’t be surprised when your dentist is unhappy about it. These piercings can do damage to your teeth and gums, a new study warns. “Our study found that many people with or…
Learn MoreMedicare’s Free Wellness Visit Can Prevent Diabetes Amputation
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Annual wellness visits covered by Medicare reduce diabetes patients’ risk of amputation by more than one-third, a new study finds.”Our results confirmed our hypothesis that Annual Wellness Visits are associate…
Learn MoreNeuro Symptoms of Long COVID May Persist for Months
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many COVID-19 long-haulers still have neurological symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems six months later, new research shows.The findings are the first from an ongoing study of long-haulers …
Learn MoreSqueaky or Furry: New Insights Into Dogs’ Love of Toys
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — What goes through your dog’s mind when you tell him to find his favorite toy?Hungarian researchers say Fido relies on a mental image based on sensory features. Dogs call to mind the way that toy looks, feels a…
Learn MoreWhat Anesthesia Works Best for Hip Fracture Surgery?
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients who have spinal anesthesia while doctors repair a broken hip have more pain and need more prescription painkillers afterward than those given general anesthesia, a new study finds.Spinal anesthesia is…
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With CDC approval, COVID shots for kids under 5 ready for delivery. The agency’s action on Saturday follows a similar move by the FDA the day before. Tens of millions of vaccines are ready for delivery to children’s arms this week, federal governmen…
Learn MoreWith CDC Approval, COVID Shots For Kids Under 5 Ready for Delivery
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After a final sign-off on Saturday from the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 5 have finally become a reality. “This expands eligibility f…
Learn MoreWith CDC Approval, COVID Shots For Kids Under 5 Ready for Delivery
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After a final sign-off on Saturday from the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 5 have finally become a reality. “This expands eligibility f…
Learn MoreExtreme Heat Can Bring Extreme Heart Dangers
SUNDAY, June 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The record-breaking heat that’s scorching much of the United States this week poses significant heart dangers, and you need to take steps to protect yourself, the American Heart Association (AHA) says. That’s…
Learn MoreBoth Food and Drink Keep You Hydrated for Summer Exercise
SATURDAY, June 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Keeping your body well-fueled and hydrated is a must during outdoor summer sports and exercise, a nutrition expert says.”For summer workouts, it’s important to make sure that adequate carbohydrates, fluids a…
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