Court Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Big Businesses
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (Healthday News) — The Biden administration’s new coronavirus vaccine mandate for large businesses has been blocked by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Louisiana.In a petition filed Frid…
Learn MoreAs Pandemic Cut Air Pollution, Heart Attacks Declined
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Urban air cleared during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns as fewer commuters hit the road daily, and that might have resulted in one unexpected heart health benefit for Americans, a new study suggests.Those redu…
Learn MoreGet Your Dietary Fat From Plants, Cut Your Stroke Risk
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People who get their dietary fat from olive oil rather than steak may help reduce their risk of suffering a stroke, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 100,000 health professionals, found that …
Learn MoreTable Set for One May Be Tough on Women’s Hearts
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Eating alone may be a recipe for heart trouble if you’re an older woman, Korean researchers suggest.Those who eat by themselves are likely to eat faster and less healthily, which can lead to weight gain, higher…
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U.S. reopens borders Monday to vaccinated travelers. The lifting of the travel ban ends more than 18 months of restrictions on international travel. Incoming foreign visitors from dozens of countries must show proof of full vaccination plus a negative…
Learn MoreYour Expectations Could Shape Your Odds for Vaccine Side Effects
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to a COVID-19 shot, fear might be a self-fulfilling prophecy.A new study found that folks who worried about possible side effects after vaccination were more likely to actually experience those s…
Learn MoreSales of Unproven, Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies Are Booming
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The sale of unproven and unapproved stem cell treatments has skyrocketed in the United States, according to a new five-year study.The study found a fourfold jump since 2016 in the availability of the treatments…
Learn MoreNo Evidence Violent Video Games Lead to Real Violence: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Will boys fixated on gore-filled video games become violent in real life? Many parents may worry that’s the case, but new and reassuring research finds violent video games don’t trigger actual violence in kids….
Learn MoreBlood Test Looks at Patients’ Whole Genome to Spot Rare Inherited Diseases
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Whole genome sequencing of blood samples improves detection of rare genetic conditions called mitochondrial disorders, British researchers report.These disorders are inherited and affect about 1 in 4,300 people…
Learn MoreFirefighters’ Blood Pressure Can Rise When Duty Calls
MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Working in an already dangerous environment, the blood pressure of firefighters jumps when they get an emergency call, new research shows.That could be risky for those who already have high blood pressure, exp…
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