Half of Parents Don’t Realize Impact of Screens on Kids’ Vision
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most parents are overlooking simple steps to protect their kids’ eyes from overexposure to electronic screens, a new nationwide poll shows.One in 7 respondents said their 3- to 18-year-olds haven’t had a visio…
Learn MoreCould an Experimental Cancer Drug Help Treat Spinal Injury?
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A drug in development as a cancer therapy may also help the body regenerate damaged nerves after spinal injuries, new research suggests.Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom report t…
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Changes in menstrual cycle can come after COVID vaccine. Heavier or breakthrough bleeding can arise, a new study confirmed, but experts stressed that the vaccine’s benefits still far outweigh risks. Read moreEven a drink a day might harm the brain. Th…
Learn MorePanting Pooches: When Summer Heat Is Too Much for Your Dog
SUNDAY, July 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog, but when the temperatures spike or the fireworks come out, it’s time to make sure your furry best friend is having just as good a time as you are.Whe…
Learn MoreStay Safe in Summer’s Sizzle
SATURDAY, July 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Temperatures are skyrocketing across the United States, as the high sky sun bakes everyone who ventures out for some summer fun.Unfortunately, these record high temperatures increase your risk of experiencin…
Learn MoreMenstrual Bleeding Changes Reported After COVID-19 Vaccination
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Changes to menstrual bleeding patterns after COVID-19 vaccination among people who menstruate are not uncommon, according to a study published online July 15 in Science Advances.Noting that people began sharin…
Learn MoreAmerica’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Launches Saturday
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Starting Saturday, if someone is contemplating suicide or having a mental health crisis, they can dial just three numbers — 988 — to get help.Callers will be connected to a trained counselor at a local call …
Learn More25 Million Children Missed Routine Vaccinations Worldwide in 2021
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 25 million children around the world missed critical vaccinations during 2021, as the pandemic continued to disrupt routine medical care, a new report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF show…
Learn MoreCDC Warns of Dangerous Virus Infecting Babies in Multiple States
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A virus dangerous to infants is spreading across the United States, and parents and pediatricians should be on the lookout for symptoms, federal health officials say.Parechovirus has caused at least one infant…
Learn MoreAs Monkeypox Cases Spike, U.S. Orders More Vaccine, Boosts Testing
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With monkeypox cases continuing to climb in the United States, federal health officials said Friday they have ordered another 2.5 million doses of monkeypox vaccine and boosted national testing capacity to res…
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