Nobel Prize for Medicine Awarded to COVID Vaccine Pioneers
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — This year’s Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine has been awarded to two scientists who laid the groundwork years ago for the mRNA research that made COVID-19 vaccines possible. Dr. Katalin Karikó, the 13th w…
Learn MoreBeating ‘Middle-Age Spread’: Carbs You Should and Shouldn’t Eat
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A diet rich in whole grains, fruits and non-starchy vegetables is the best recipe for middle-aged folks trying to keep their weight under control, new research finds.Low in added sugar, yet rich in vitamins and…
Learn MoreExercise Can Preserve Astronauts’ Heart Health on Long Space Flights
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Extensive exercise regimens are keeping astronauts healthy and protecting their hearts during extended space missions, new research finds.A study from scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas foun…
Learn MoreDrug Decriminalization Not Tied to Change in Fatal Drug Overdose Rates
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is no evidence of an association between legal changes that removed or substantially reduced criminal penalties for drug possession in Oregon and Washington and subsequent fatal drug overdose rates, acc…
Learn MoreBiden Administration Says Insurance Issues With COVID-19 Shots Mostly Fixed
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Despite reports of trouble last week where some people may have been denied insurance coverage while seeking COVID-19 shots at pharmacies, the Biden administration said Thursday those issues have been ironed …
Learn MoreEl consumo excesivo de marihuana puede dañar el corazón
VIERNES, 29 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) – Las personas que abusan de la marihuana podrían estar predisponiéndose a problemas cardíacos en el futuro, según informan investigadores canadienses.El nuevo estudio descubrió que las personas con l…
Learn MoreOregón despenalizó la posesión de pequeñas cantidades de droga. Las sobredosis fatales no se dispararon
VIERNES, 29 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los críticos de una ley que despenalizó la posesión de drogas en Oregón han culpado a la política por el aumento de muertes por sobredosis en el estado, pero un nuevo estudio no encuentra evidencia…
Learn MoreLa Administración Biden aumenta el financiamiento para ayudar a reducir los suicidios
VIERNES, 29 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La administración Biden está destinando 232.2 millones de dólares en subvenciones para ayudar a frenar los suicidios y mejorar la atención de salud mental para grupos en riesgo.El suicidio está ocu…
Learn MoreWant a Healthy Old Age? Get Your Finances in Order Now
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Planning for your long-term financial future doesn’t just make good economic sense — it could also save your life.People in both the United States and the United Kingdom have a higher risk of dying prematurel…
Learn MoreWomen Have Higher Risk for Solicited Reactions After Flu Shot
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risk for solicited reactions following influenza vaccine is higher for women than men, according to research published online Sept. 28 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.Marilou Kiely, Ph.D…
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