Poll Finds More Americans Worried About Health Care Understaffing
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of Americans are feeling the effects of the health care staffing crisis in the United States, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has revealed.Health care has witnessed the greatest recent increase i…
Learn More‘Spring Forward’: A Good Time to Check Batteries in Your Smoke Alarms
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When you turn your clock forward for the start of daylight saving time, take time for some potentially life-saving safety checks.“When moving your clocks forward, remember to check every level of your home fo…
Learn MoreMore Than 3 Million ‘Calico Critters’ Toys Recalled After Two Choking Deaths
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Calico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.
Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 million of the toys, …
Retiran del mercado un medicamento para el nacimiento prematuro por falta de efectividad
MIÉRCOLES, 8 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres embarazadas ya no contarán con ningún fármaco para prevenir el nacimiento prematuro, después de que el fabricante del único tratamiento disponible anunciara el martes que iba a retirar del …
Learn MoreDemographic Factors Linked to Low Telemedicine Literacy
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Demographic factors at the county level are associated with low telemedicine literacy, according to a study published in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Andrew Harris, M.D., from Johns …
Learn MoreHigh Number of Health Care Encounters Seen for Tap Water Scalds
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tap water scald burns cause a high number of costly health care visits in the United States, according to a study published online March 7 in Injury Prevention.Wendy Shields, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Johns Ho…
Learn MoreFrequent Social Activity Tied to Longer Survival in Older Adults
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More frequent participation in social activity is associated with significantly longer overall survival in older people, according to a study published online March 6 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Communi…
Learn MoreMore Than 3 Million ‘Calico Critters’ Toys Recalled After Choking Deaths to 2 Kids
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Calico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 million of the toys, t…
Learn MoreStrong Side Effects From Your COVID Shot? That Could Be a Good Thing
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Side effects from a COVID-19 vaccination might have made you feel poorly for a day or two, but that may have come with an extra benefit. A new study of health care workers finds a link between stronger side …
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