Vitamin D Supplements Won’t Shield You From COVID-19, Studies Find
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While vitamin D got some attention early in the pandemic, it does not reduce the risk of either COVID-19 or other respiratory infections, two new clinical trials found. Both studies, one done in the United K…
Learn MoreDirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for Poor Pregnant Women
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While exposure to smog is a known risk factor for preterm birth and low-birth weight, new research suggests it also may heighten risk of COVID-19 infection for pregnant low-income women.Scientists at Columbi…
Learn MoreFlu Vaccine Offers Moderate Protection From Stroke
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Influenza vaccination seems to have a moderate protective effect on ischemic stroke, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in Neurology.Sara Rodríguez-Martín, Pharm.D., Ph.D., from the University of…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Vaccines Likely to Become Annual Shots: White House
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccines will likely go the way of flu shots in the future, with updated doses given annually, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.”In the absence of a dramatically different variant, we likely are …
Learn MoreFirst Needle-Free COVID-19 Vaccines Receive Approval in India, China
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While researchers explore the possibilities of COVID-19 vaccines that do not require an injection, public health officials in India and China have already each approved new needle-free versions for their ci…
Learn More¿Podría el ácido fólico en dosis altas aumentar los riesgos de la COVID?
MARTES, 6 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El ácido fólico, una vitamina B de uso común para fortificar los alimentos y reducir el riesgo de defectos congénitos, quizá conlleve un riesgo oculto para los que lo toman en grandes cantidades: un …
Learn MoreLos pediatras instan a los padres a vacunar a sus hijos contra la gripe
MARTES, 6 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los niños deben ponerse la vacuna contra la gripe tan pronto como esté disponible, preferiblemente antes de finales de octubre, recomienda un importante grupo médico.La vacunación contra la gripe fla…
Learn MoreLos pediatras instan a los padres a vacunar a sus hijos contra la gripe
MARTES, 6 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los niños deben ponerse la vacuna contra la gripe tan pronto como esté disponible, preferiblemente antes de finales de octubre, recomienda un importante grupo médico.La vacunación contra la gripe fla…
Learn MoreJustin Bieber Takes Break From Touring Due to Health Issues
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Singer Justin Bieber said Tuesday that he will take a break from touring while he takes care of his health. Bieber has a condition known as Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which is rare type of viral infection. Cause…
Learn MorePlasma Viral Antigen Linked to Baseline Severity of COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Increased plasma viral antigen is associated with baseline severity of COVID-19 illness and with patient outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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