About 1 in 14 U.S. Adults Have Had Long COVID
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — One in every 14 American adults has suffered from long COVID, a new federal survey has found.About 7% of adults have ever had long COVID and more than 3% still have it, according to the 2022 National Health …
Learn MoreStrike a Pose: Yoga Helps Heart Failure Patients
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heart failure can make everyday activities and exercise tough to carry out, but yoga might be a beneficial add-on to standard care.A new study from India finds this ancient practice improves quality of life …
Learn MoreStigma, Even Harm Common When Transgender People Meet With Doctors
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Transgender people have a tough time receiving adequate medical care due to issues like voyeurism, being treated as abnormal and even being denied care due to their gender identity, a new study finds. “I wo…
Learn MoreBuying Marijuana Online Easy for Minors, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The lax enforcement of age limits by many online marijuana dispensaries makes it easier for minors to buy weed, claims new research that looked at online weed sales in 32 states.“It is imperative to require s…
Learn MorePfizer Restarts Production Plant in North Carolina Following Tornado Damage in July
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A Pfizer plant that makes vital drugs, anesthesia and hospital supplies has restarted production after a 10-week shutdown.The plant, located in Rocky Mount, N.C., sustained severe tornado damage on July 19, w…
Learn MoreKeeping Baby Safe: Follow These Tips to Lower Sleep Risks
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s always a good time to check your baby’s sleep space.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released its annual report on the topic, showing that risks associated with nursery products co…
Learn MoreCommon Plastics Chemical Tied to Higher Odds for Postpartum Depression
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Moms with higher prenatal levels of plastics chemicals known as phthalates may face a slightly increased risk of postpartum depression, according to a new study.Postpartum depression affects up to 20% of new…
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