Have Diabetes? Here’s How to Save Your Sight
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Managing your diabetes can be tough, but your eyes might thank you for it.Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that damages the retina’s blood vessels, often resulting in vision loss and blindnes…
Learn MoreCDC Panel Signs Off on Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Children
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisory panel voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 years.CDC Director Roc…
Learn MoreWhite House Announces Plan to Reduce Gun Suicides
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration unveiled a plan on Tuesday that aims to cut gun suicides in the United States.Measures in the plan include creating awareness and training programs and making gun storage more widely a…
Learn MoreBiden Administration Moves to Cut Methane Emissions That Threaten Climate, Health
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new rule to sharply cut methane emissions and other oil and gas industry air pollutants that harm health and contribute to climate change is in the works.The new Clean Air Act rule proposed Tuesday by the U….
Learn MoreDole Recalls Bagged Salads Over Possible Listeria Contamination
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. said Monday it has recalled bags of garden salad sold in 10 states after a bag tested positive for Listeria contamination.No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recal…
Learn More‘Delta Plus’ Variant Surfaces in Eight U.S. States
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials say they are keeping close watch on a “delta plus” variant that has been detected in at least eight states.While the AY.4.2 “sub-lineage” of delta may spread faster than the original vari…
Learn MoreCDC Panel Signs Off on Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Kids
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend the emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in kids ages 5-11.CDC Director Dr. Roche…
Learn MoreLas vacunaciones de los niños arrancarán a toda marcha el 8 de noviembre, según la Casa Blanca
LUNES, 1 de noviembre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — El programa de vacunación contra la COVID-19 del gobierno de EE. UU. para niños de 5 a 11 años estará listo para desplegarse el 8 de noviembre, aseguró el lunes la Casa Blanca.El viernes, la Administra…
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