Measles Vaccination Rates Dropped During Pandemic to 81 Percent in 2021
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The estimated global coverage with a first measles-containing vaccine (MCV) dose (MCV1) decreased to 81 percent in 2021, according to research published in the Nov. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease…
Learn MoreIncluso un poco de alcohol en el embarazo puede alterar el cerebro del feto
MARTES, 22 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La exposición a unos niveles incluso bajos de alcohol en el útero puede cambiar la estructura del cerebro del feto, según investigadores austríacos.Los resultados del estudio sugieren que las mujeres…
Learn MoreAcupuncture Helps Alleviate Back/Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Acupuncture significantly improves pain, functional status, and quality of life in women with low back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published onlin…
Learn MoreFood Banks Save Needy Families Up to $1,000 Per Year
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans will enjoy a hot, nutritious Thanksgiving meal thanks to their local food pantry, often staffed by volunteers. Now, new research spotlights just how important these charities are. Fam…
Learn MoreMental Health Care Shortage Could Play Role in U.S. Youth Suicides
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The kids aren’t alright.Up to 1 in 5 children in the United States has a mental health condition, but only about half of those who need mental health care are now receiving it. What’s more, suicide is the s…
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 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 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 MoreMuchos padres de EE. UU. evitan hablar sobre las vacunas con los médicos de sus hijos
LUNES, 21 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las vacunas se han convertido en un tema candente en los últimos años, pero una nueva encuesta encuentra que muchos padres no están hablando sobre las inmunizaciones con los médicos de sus hijos.Aunqu…
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