American Women Need More Maternity Leave, Access to Pregnancy Care: Poll
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy is a difficult and potentially dangerous time in a woman’s life, and U.S. women say they aren’t getting the support they need while they’re expecting, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has found.Nearly 2 …
Learn MoreFDA Panel to Vote on First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first RSV vaccine designed to protect infants is under consideration by a panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.An independent committee of experts will vote Thursday on whether to re…
Learn MoreWhen Does ‘Saving’ Animals Become Unhealthy Hoarding?
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s a wonderful thing to try to save stray animals, but for some people it can turn into a form of hoarding thats dangerous for pets and humans alike.People who “hoard” animals may feel like they’re saving t…
Learn MoreEven Preschoolers Can Help Save a Life, Heart Experts Say
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re old enough to dial 911, you’re old enough to be a lifesaver.Building lifesaving skills can start as young as age 4 and be expanded over the years, the American Heart Association and others advise in…
Learn MoreMpox Virus Can Replicate on Surfaces for Days: Study
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most cases of mpox are spread from skin-to-skin contact, but it is possible to catch the virus by touching a contaminated surface in a house or a hospital room, according to a new study. Researchers studying …
Learn MoreScientists May Understand Link Between Common Virus & Multiple Sclerosis
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s been known for years that Epstein-Barr virus can trigger multiple sclerosis or drive progression of the degenerative disease, and Swedish researchers think they now understand why.Some people have antibo…
Learn MoreCold Weather May Help Burn Fat, and Time of Day Matters
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Men, want to burn fat? Chill out.New research shows that exposure to cold in the morning may help you burn more fat than at other times of day. Exposure to cold activates brown fat, producing heat to help the…
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