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COVID Death Toll Tops 5 Million Worldwide

MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 5 million on Monday, and the more than 740,000 lives lost in the United States is the most of any nation, Johns Hopkins University data show.”This is a defining…

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Has COVID-19

MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms.Psaki said she was last in contact with President Joe Biden on Tuesday at the White House, where…

Could a Quick Breathalyzer Test for COVID-19 Be on the Way?

MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An experimental Breathalyzer-type test can detect COVID-19 within seconds and could become a noninvasive, faster alternative to nasal swab tests, researchers report.COVID-19 infection produces a distinct breath…

Liar, Liar:  Chronic Fibbers Are Rare, Study Reveals

MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Very few people are chronic liars, according to a study that may draw eyerolls from Americans swamped by “fake news” and misinformation.Prior research has found that people tell an average of one or two lies a …

Brazil Study Shows Climate Change’s Deadly Impact on Kidneys

MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Global warming may pose a threat to your kidneys, new research suggests.For the study, researchers analyzed data from hospitals in more than 1,800 cities in Brazil between 2000 and 2015, and found that just ove…

Few Dental Patients Regret Having a Root Canal: Study

MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most people who’ve had a root canal say they don’t regret it, even though many still have pain and discomfort in the affected tooth, a new Swedish study finds.Root canals are commonly done when the soft tissue …

Las mamás nuevas enfrentan un estrés financiero significante, según un estudio

New Moms Face Significant Financial Stress, Study Finds

Caring for a New Baby’s Skin, Hair and Nails

SUNDAY, Oct. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Caring for a baby’s delicate skin, hair and nails can be intimidating, but five simple steps can make it easier, according to an expert from the American Academy of Dermatology.”With their tiny hands and feet,…

Hidden Poisons Can Make Trick-or-Treating Truly Scary

SATURDAY, Oct. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Accidental poisonings on Halloween can turn a night of fun into one that’s truly scary.The following poison prevention tips — from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center — can help your little ones stay safe:…