Extremely Low Incidence of COVID Hospitalization After Vaccine, Boosters: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting vaccinated and boosted greatly reduces the odds for hospitalization if you get infected with COVID-19, according to a large new study conducted at U.S. Veterans Health Administration facilities.”This is…
Learn MoreU.S. to Screen Travelers From Uganda for Ebola Amid Outbreak in That Country
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Travelers flying from Uganda will be funneled to one of five U.S. airports so they can be screened for Ebola amid an outbreak in that African country, federal officials announced Thursday.Passengers who have bee…
Learn MoreRetirement Means Sleeping More, Exercising Less: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Retirees, it’s time to get up out of your easy chair and get moving.That’s the message from a Finnish study that used a wrist-based device to determine just how much retired adults were moving every day.“Based …
Learn MoreCould Synthetic Turf Raise Kids’ Odds for Injuries, Concussions?
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — At some schools, grassy sports fields have been replaced by easier-to-maintain synthetic turf.But it turns out that may be more likely to cause player injuries.Noting that synthetic turf football fields have be…
Learn MoreRetired Pro Rugby Players Face More Than Double the Odds for Brain Illnesses
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests you can add rugby players to the list of professional athletes who face a significantly heightened risk of brain diseases following years of intense contact play.“This latest work under ou…
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Speeding, texting a dangerous due for many teen drivers. In a new study, researchers found teens drove over the speed limit on 40% of trips and held cell phones more than 30% of the time. In 5% of trips, teens sped and used their cell phones. Read mo…
Learn MoreIncidence of Infections Caused by Salmonella Reduced in 2021
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — During 2021, there was a decrease in the incidence of infections caused by Salmonella and an increase in incidence of infections caused by Cyclospora, Yersinia, and Vibrio, according to research published in…
Learn MoreChange Seen in Pediatric Respiratory Infection Trends After SARS-CoV-2 Emergence
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Seasonal trends in acute respiratory illnesses (ARIs) changed after emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), according to research published in the Oct. 7 issue of the U.S. …
Learn MoreMost Safety Signals Reported to FDA Lead to Regulatory Action
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most potential safety signals identified from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) led to FDA regulatory action, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in The BMJ…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Boosters Could Save 90,000 Lives This Winter
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The number Americans who will die of COVID-19 this winter could depend on how many get their booster shots, a new report shows.Up to 90,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths could be prevented through the fall and winter,…
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