Black, Hispanic Patients With Severe Allergies Less Likely to Get Allergy Shots
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Seasonal allergies are more common among Black and Hispanic people, but these patients are less likely to get the shots that could ease their symptoms, researchers say.“We already know that these underreprese…
Learn MoreSecret Weapon for Quit-Smoking Campaigns: Pets
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Put out that cigarette for the health of your four-legged friend.When smokers search social media for anti-tobacco information, they tend to engage most with posts about the risk of secondhand smoke on their …
Learn MoreIn Michigan Poll, 1 in 5 Adults Say They Don’t Want Kids
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Not everyone wants children, and that number is higher than you might think, a new poll shows.More than 1 in 5 Michigan adults aren’t really interested in becoming parents, a number that initially surprised r…
Learn MoreSpinal Cord Injury Can Lead to Dangerously Low Blood Pressure, But New Implant Might Fix That
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dangerously low blood pressure is considered an “invisible” consequence of paralysis, adding to the woes of as many as 9 out of 10 people with spinal cord injuries.Now, a new implant has been developed that t…
Learn MoreDebunking Myths About Organ Donation
SUNDAY, April 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Far more people need an organ transplant than there are organs available.It doesn’t have to be that way.Dr. Johnny Hong, chief of transplantation at Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hers…
Learn More8 Drug-Free Tips to Fight Spring Allergies
SATURDAY, April 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Spring allergies can be brutal, and many — but by no means all — sufferers reach for synthetic medications to combat their symptoms.Many others want something more natural, however. “These allergies cause …
Learn MoreCDC Issues Warning as Two African Countries Fight Spread of Marburg Virus
FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Two ongoing outbreaks of Marburg virus in Africa prompted U.S. health officials to issue an alert on Thursday for doctors to be on the lookout for any cases that might surface in the coming weeks.The U.S. Cent…
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