White House Moves to Make COVID Antiviral Pills More Widely Available
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Plans to nearly double the number of pharmacies and other locations that carry the antiviral pill Paxlovid for COVID-19 were announced Tuesday by the Biden administration.Demand for the drug has risen in rec…
Learn MoreFar More American Teens Carrying Guns These Days, Study Finds
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you think teen gun violence is not a pressing issue, a new study suggests otherwise.Researchers found the percentage of U.S. teenagers carrying handguns has risen by 41% over the past two decades — with …
Learn MoreCalcium Supplements Could Spell Trouble for Older Heart Patients
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Seniors are often advised to take calcium supplements, but new research says the pills might significantly increase an aging person’s risk of heart valve problems that contribute to heart failure.People taki…
Learn MoreFDA Approves First COVID Treatment for Use in Kids
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the antiviral remdesivir as the first COVID-19 treatment for young children. The drug had so far only been available to this age group under a specia…
Learn MoreWho’s Least Likely to Get a ‘Breakthrough’ Case of COVID?
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Are you vaccinated and wonder what your chances are of a breakthrough COVID-19 infection?A new study answers that question: Breakthrough COVID infections in fully vaccinated people are least likely to occur …
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Big jump seen in number of U.S. teens carrying guns. Researchers report a 41% rise over the past two decades — with notable increases seen among white teens from higher-income families. Read moreCalcium supplements may bring harm to older heart patie…
Learn MoreSix in 10 COVID Patients Have a Symptom Persisting Over 1 Year
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve had COVID-19, there’s a good chance that at least one symptom will still be haunting you a year later, new research suggests.The researchers found that six in 10 people who’ve had COVID-19 still h…
Learn MoreDo Dentures Take a Toll on Good Nutrition?
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dentures may take a bite out of your nutrition, a new study warns.”They do not provide the same chewing efficiency, which may alter eating habits,” said senior author Dr. Thankam Thyvalikakath, director of t…
Learn MorePoor Sleep Linked to More Mood Disorders During Pandemic
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Having trouble getting your shut-eye during the COVID-19 pandemic?You may be at increased risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.That’s the key takeaway from an analysis of data colle…
Learn MoreWomen Less Likely Than Men to Return to Work After Severe Stroke
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women are less likely than men to head back to their jobs after recovering from a severe stroke, but researchers say the reasons for that difference are unclear.”Returning to work after a severe stroke is a …
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