Study Confirms Effectiveness of Mpox Vaccine
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While it doesn’t prevent infection altogether, new research shows the mpox vaccine does reduces the severity of disease in those who fall ill from the virus.An international team of scientists found that tho…
Learn MoreDecrease in U.S. Preterm Mortality Seen in Recent Decades
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From 1995-1997 to 2018-2020, there was an improvement in the preterm mortality rate in the United States, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in JAMA Pediatrics.Tim Venkatesan, M.B., B.Chir., from…
Learn MoreAvailability of CVD Meds Varies by Low-Cost Generic Program
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For six cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) examined, coverage of evidence-based medications varies by low-cost generic program (LCGP), drug, and condition, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the A…
Learn MoreCDC Warns of Rise in RSV Cases Among Young Children, Infants
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Doctors are seeing a spike in severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children in Florida and Georgia, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pre…
Learn MoreCDC: Warm Waters Raise Risk for Flesh-Eating Bacteria
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As waters warm across the United States and hurricanes and flooding season begin, the odds of being infected by flesh-eating bacteria are also rising, U.S. health officials warn.According to a Sept. 1 healt…
Learn MoreModerna Says Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Shields Against Highly Mutated New Variant
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Moderna Inc. said Wednesday that its updated vaccine held its own against the new, highly mutated COVID-19 variant known as BA.2.86.According to the company, the vaccine, which is still pending approval fro…
Learn MoreLos chicos que fuman podrían estar dañando la salud de sus futuros hijos
MARTES, 5 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fumar podría no solo dañar al fumador y a quienes inhalan el humo de segunda mano, sino también a sus futuros hijos.Una nueva investigación sugiere que los chicos que fuman en su adolescencia tempran…
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