Previous Cancer Treatment Not Tied to Higher Stillbirth Rate
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cancer diagnosis and treatment for adolescent girls and young adult women does not appear to increase the risk of a stillbirth with a later pregnancy, according to a study published Aug. 27 in the Journal of t…
Learn MoreModel Estimates Mortality Risk in Adults with Dementia
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A mortality prediction model for older adults with dementia may help clinicians have discussions with patients and their families relating to end-of-life care, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in…
Learn MorePfizer’s Updated Booster Targets Omicron Variants, New Data Confirms
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New trial data shows that Pfizer’s updated COVID booster shot is more powerful against Omicron subvariants than the original shot, the company announced Thursday.The findings are reassuring, since human data o…
Learn MoreWith Tough Flu Season Already Here, An Expert Answers Your Flu Shot Questions
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Indications are that this year’s flu season is going to be particularly nasty, making the annual influenza vaccine even more important than usual, infectious disease experts say.People already are landing in t…
Learn MoreNight Sweats May Be Even Tougher Than Hot Flashes on Women
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s not anyone’s idea of a fun choice, but researchers recently asked 200 women which part of menopause is worse for them – hot flashes or night sweats?Both can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life,…
Learn MoreSports Like Soccer, Basketball Are Better Than Running for Young People’s Bones
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Playing sports can benefit children in many ways, but all sports are not equal when it comes to their bones.New research suggests children will have healthier bones if they participate in multidirectional spor…
Learn MoreMenthols Make Up 40% of U.S. Cigarette Sales; Ban Could Have Huge Impact
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes could have a significant impact on smoking rates, especially among minorities, new U.S. research suggests.Adult smokers who are younger, have mental health problems and are…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Oct. 14, 2022
As U.S. health officials warn of a severe flu season, experts explain why you should get a shot: People are already landing in the hospital with severe cases, and the vaccine is your only protection, they noted. Read morePfizer says first human data o…
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