Red Light in Morning May Protect Fading Eyesight: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A weekly dose of deep red light in the morning may protect fading eyesight as people age, U.K. researchers say.”Using a simple LED device once a week recharges the energy system that has declined in the retina…
Learn MoreHot Days Can Send Even Younger Folks to the ER
MONDAY, Nov. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Extreme heat brings a jump in emergency room visits by adults of all ages, a new study shows. While it’s well known that extreme heat puts adults aged 65 and older at increased risk of hospitalization and dea…
Learn MoreMany Kids, Teens Think Girls Don’t Care About Computer Science
MONDAY, Nov. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The misconception that girls are less interested than boys in computer science and engineering begins at a young age in the United States. And it’s one reason for the gender gap in those career fields, accordi…
Learn MoreNew Insights Into What Might Drive Parkinson’s Disease
MONDAY, Nov. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A defect in the blood-brain barrier may play a role in Parkinson’s disease, a groundbreaking research study suggests.The blood-brain barrier acts as a filter to keep out toxins while still allowing the passage…
Learn MoreHow Easily Can Singing Spread COVID-19?
MONDAY, Nov. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Singing in a choir may be good for your soul, but it can also spread COVID-19 far more easily than conversation does.A new study also found that the louder and person sings or talks, the more particles are spe…
Learn MoreA Pre-Game Routine Can Boost an Athlete’s Performance: Study
SUNDAY, Nov. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — NBA great Michael Jordan had a special ritual he would follow before every free throw: He would assume a shoulder-width stance, spin the basketball in his hands, bounce the ball three times, and then spin the …
Learn MoreA Routine Skin Check Could Save Your Life
SATURDAY, Nov. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It may sound dramatic, but skin checks save lives.While encouraging people to do routine self-exams, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) shares some case studies that led to important discoveries. Rich…
Learn MoreLa protección contra la COVID mengua tras dos dosis de la vacuna de Pfizer, según un estudio
JUEVES, 25 de noviembre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — La protección puede menguar de forma gradual después de una segunda dosis de la vacuna contra la COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech, lo que sugiere que una dosis de refuerzo podría ser necesario, informan l…
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