California Files Suit Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The state of California is suing several companies for their role in manufacturing “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit filed Thursday also claims that the companies, including 3M and DuPont, covered up the harm t…
Learn MoreDangerous Myths Keep Many Adults With Food Allergies From Getting an EpiPen
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The EpiPen is a known lifesaver when someone with a serious food allergy eats something they can’t tolerate.Yet the auto-injection treatment is greatly underused in the United States, according to a new survey…
Learn MoreAHA News: Study of Heart Disease Trends Reflects Diversity Among Asian Americans
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Cardiovascular disease rates differ among Asian American subgroups but are rising faster for most of them than for white adults, new research from Northern California suggests.Only people of J…
Learn MoreMore Teens Are Getting Weight Loss Surgery, If Families Can Afford It
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of U.S. teenagers are undergoing weight-loss surgery, but the figures suggest many still lack access to the procedures — especially underinsured Black and Hispanic kids.That’s the conclusion …
Learn MoreColorado Say Yes to Medical Use of ‘Magic Mushrooms’
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Colorado voters have voted narrowly to approve the medical use of “magic mushrooms” in Colorado.“I’m in awe of what we were able to accomplish,” said Veronica Lightning Horse Perez, a lead proponent for legaliz…
Learn MoreDoes Your Child Have a Cold or Severe RSV? Signs to Look For
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As most American parents already know, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common illness of childhood, are surging this year. Hospitals are filling up with babies and toddlers very ill with the easy…
Learn MoreDamage to Health Mounts With Each New COVID Infection
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Every time a person gets infected with COVID-19, their risk of dying or suffering serious long-term health problems increases dramatically, a new study has found.People with repeated COVID-19 infections are tw…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Nov. 14, 2022
Does your child have a cold or severe RSV? Most cases of RSV will just look like a cold, and then improve over time. But in some cases, labored breathing can be a sign a child needs hospital care. Read moreDamage to health mounts with each new COVID …
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