COVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk for New, Worsening Bladder Symptoms
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk for developing new or worsening overactive bladder symptoms, according to a study published in the December issue of European Urology Open Science.Ly Hoan…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Tied to Higher Risk for Myocarditis, Pericarditis
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A higher incidence of myocarditis or pericarditis occurs after COVID-19 vaccination, according to a review published online Sept. 25 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Juan Gao, from Anhui Medical U…
Learn MorePaxlovid Lowers Risk of Long COVID
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The antiviral pill Paxlovid not only reduces hospitalization and death after catching COVID-19: New research shows it also cuts the chances of long COVID by roughly 25%.The drug, which combines a newer antivira…
Learn MorePfizer Study Reveals Big Rise in Immunity From COVID-19 Booster
FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting an updated booster for COVID-19 is likely to boost protection substantially, according to a new study released by drug company Pfizer on Friday.The news affirms a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Admi…
Learn MorePfizer Study Finds Big Rise in Immunity From COVID Booster
FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting an updated booster for COVID-19 is likely to boost protection substantially, according to a new study released by drug company Pfizer on Friday.The news affirms a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Admi…
Learn MoreAlcohol-Linked Deaths Soared During Pandemic, CDC Says
FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Deaths caused by alcohol skyrocketed in the United States between 2019 and 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, according to a just-published government report. The alcohol-induced death rate jumped 26% dur…
Learn MorePhysicians Say Faulty Oxygen Devices Put Lives in Peril
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Faulty readings by pulse oximeters may have resulted in more COVID deaths among minorities, doctors warned in testimony before a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel this week. Pulse oximeters are…
Learn MoreLos corazones de donantes que tuvieron COVID son seguros para el trasplante
LUNES, 31 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Una persona con insuficiencia cardiaca que tiene una necesidad urgente de un nuevo corazón podría haberse enfrentado a retrasos para obtenerlo durante la pandemia, cuando los donantes potenciales tenían…
Learn MoreInfant SARS-CoV-2 Infection Uncommon After In Utero Exposure
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The incidence rates of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, hospitalization, and mortality are low for infants exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy, according to …
Learn MoreCOVID Infection Disrupts the Gut’s Microbiome
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 is known to mess with a person’s lungs, and can have long-term effects on the brain.Now doctors have found another way COVID harms your health — through your gut.A COVID infection can reduce the numb…
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