New Omicron Subvariant Is Spreading in India, U.S.
MONDAY, July 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the coronavirus continues to evolve, a new highly contagious Omicron variant is appearing in India and other nations, including the United States, experts say. This new mutation — dubbed BA.2.75 — is concer…
Learn MoreFor Blood Cancer Patients, COVID Boosters Can Bring Some Immunity
MONDAY, July 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In a promising development, new research has discovered that most adults with blood cancers develop at least some immunity to COVID-19 after getting booster shots.”Our findings build on the wealth of literatur…
Learn More¿Por qué la COVID se propagó tan rápido en las prisiones de California?
JUEVES, 7 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Una variedad de problemas, entre ellos el hacinamiento, condujeron a un aumento en los casos de COVID-19 en las prisiones de California en 2020-2021, afirma un nuevo informe.Prevenir brotes en el futuro r…
Learn MoreInflation Has Americans’ Anxiety Levels Surging: Poll
FRIDAY, July 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly all Americans are worried about inflation as economic worries oust COVID-19 as the nation’s top source of stress, a new poll reveals.Nearly nine out of 10 Americans (87%) said they are anxious or very an…
Learn MoreBumble Bee Clams Recalled Due to PFAS Chemical
FRIDAY, July 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Bumble Bee Foods is recalling some canned, smoked clams because they contain high levels of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).The voluntary recall, announced July 6, comes after the U….
Learn MoreWHO Says Global Monkeypox Cases Have Jumped 77% in One Week
FRIDAY, July 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than 6,000 monkeypox cases in 59 countries have surfaced since the outbreak began in May, the World Health Organization confirmed Thursday.The United Nation’s health agency reported a 77% rise in cases on …
Learn MoreUn medicamento para el cáncer podría salvar las vidas de los pacientes con COVID hospitalizados
MIÉRCOLES, 6 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Un medicamento experimental que se usa para combatir al cáncer podría reducir el riesgo de muerte de los pacientes con COVID-19 en alrededor de un 55 por ciento, sugiere un estudio reciente.El medicame…
Learn MoreLas vacunas redujeron las muertes por COVID de EE. UU. en un 58 por ciento, según un estudio
MIÉRCOLES, 6 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El programa de vacunación contra la COVID-19 de EE. UU. redujo la tasa prevista de mortalidad por el coronavirus en hasta un 58 por ciento, lo que salvó cientos de miles de vidas en las dos primeras ol…
Learn MoreLa edad es un factor importante en las opiniones sobre las vacunas contra la COVID
MIÉRCOLES, 6 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La edad podría tener un rol inmenso en si una persona decide vacunarse contra la COVID o no, encuentra una investigación reciente.Aunque la renuencia a vacunarse debido a las inclinaciones políticas pe…
Learn MoreFDA Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe COVID Drug Paxlovid
THURSDAY, July 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients who test positive for COVID-19 can now get the antiviral pill Paxlovid directly from their pharmacists, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The action removes limits that had r…
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