COVID Vaccine Boosts Protection, Even After Prior Infection: Study
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even if you’ve already had COVID-19, you can still benefit from a vaccine that can help prevent another infection, a new study shows. Danish patients gained between 60% and 94% protection against reinfectio…
Learn MoreShopping Black Friday for TVs, Furniture? Don’t Forget the Tip-Over Kit
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — That new television, cabinet or appliance you’re looking to snag on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could bring unexpected dangers to your home.So don’t forget to buy a kit to anchor it to the wall and keep it…
Learn MoreAll the Flavor, Better Health: Holiday Dinner Ingredient Swaps That Work
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Holiday meals offer an opportunity to indulge in some favorite foods.Now for those who want to enjoy healthier versions of these holiday treats, a registered dietitian from Baylor College of Medicine in Hou…
Learn MoreYour Child Is Sick. Do You Call Your Doctor or Head to the ER?
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a common dilemma when your child seems sick: Do you call the doctor, make a trip to urgent care or head straight to the emergency room?If it’s not an emergency, a call to your child’s pediatrician may …
Learn MoreKeeping T-Day Kitchens Safe for the Whole Family
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The whole family — even the youngest members — can take part in Thanksgiving’s hours of food preparation by following some safety tips.The nation’s leading pediatrics organization offers some holiday advice…
Learn MoreUSPSTF Recommends Screening for Latent TB Infection
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in populations at increased risk. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation s…
Learn MoreFlavonol Intake Linked to Slower Decline in Global Cognition
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dietary intake of total flavonols and flavonol constituents seems to be associated with slower cognitive decline, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in Neurology.Thomas Monroe Holland, M.D., from t…
Learn MoreDecrease Noted in Lung Cancer Cases Over Past Five Years
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The number of new cases of lung cancer decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lung Association.Researchers from the American Lun…
Learn MoreOutreach Messages Up Well-Child Visits, Vaccination Completion
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Outreach messages delivered via electronic health record patient portals increase the rates of scheduling and completing well-child visits and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a study published on…
Learn MoreAdults Lack Knowledge About Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most adults (83 percent) are unaware of the signs or symptoms of pancreatic cancer, according to the results of a survey released by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN).PanCAN sponsored the survey t…
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