Health Highlights: June 20, 2022
With CDC approval, COVID shots for kids under 5 ready for delivery. The agency’s action on Saturday follows a similar move by the FDA the day before. Tens of millions of vaccines are ready for delivery to children’s arms this week, federal governmen…
Learn MoreWith CDC Approval, COVID Shots For Kids Under 5 Ready for Delivery
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After a final sign-off on Saturday from the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 5 have finally become a reality. “This expands eligibility f…
Learn MoreWith CDC Approval, COVID Shots For Kids Under 5 Ready for Delivery
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After a final sign-off on Saturday from the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 5 have finally become a reality. “This expands eligibility f…
Learn MoreExtreme Heat Can Bring Extreme Heart Dangers
SUNDAY, June 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The record-breaking heat that’s scorching much of the United States this week poses significant heart dangers, and you need to take steps to protect yourself, the American Heart Association (AHA) says. That’s…
Learn MoreBoth Food and Drink Keep You Hydrated for Summer Exercise
SATURDAY, June 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Keeping your body well-fueled and hydrated is a must during outdoor summer sports and exercise, a nutrition expert says.”For summer workouts, it’s important to make sure that adequate carbohydrates, fluids a…
Learn MoreFDA Approves Pfizer, Moderna Shots for Those 5 Years and Younger
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the emergency use of both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for the country’s youngest children.”Many parents, caregivers and clinicians have bee…
Learn MoreNew Alzheimer Disease Drug Delivers Disappointing Results
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An experimental drug for Alzheimer disease called crenezumab did not prevent or slow mental decline in patients with a genetic mutation that greatly raises the risk for developing the disease, the results of a…
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