COVID in Pregnancy Can Vary — Get Vaccinated to Stay Safe
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When pregnant women contract COVID-19, one in 10 will have moderate, severe or even critical symptoms, a new study finds.So it’s important they get their COVID vaccines, experts say.“Given that patients in all…
Learn MoreFlakes Are Falling Again: Here’s the Safe Way to Shovel Snow
THURSDAY, Nov. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Shoveling snow is a strenuous workout that poses risks for people with heart conditions.“We have to think of shoveling snow as a pretty significant exertion, like an exercise,” said Dr. Donald Ford, chair of…
Learn MoreMeasles Vaccination Rates Dropped During Pandemic to 81 Percent in 2021
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The estimated global coverage with a first measles-containing vaccine (MCV) dose (MCV1) decreased to 81 percent in 2021, according to research published in the Nov. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease…
Learn MoreMore Geriatric Phenotype for Black Patients Hospitalized With AMI
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite a younger age, Black participants hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have a more geriatric phenotype, with more functional impairments, according to a study published online Nov. 23…
Learn MoreWhite House Urges COVID-19 Booster Shots Again, Citing Effectiveness
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Whether it is the bivalent vaccine from Pfizer or from Moderna, the latest COVID-19 booster shots offer more protection against symptomatic infection, public health officials reiterated at a White House bri…
Learn MoreAll That Vaping Might Damage Your Smile
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — On top of their other health hazards, electronic cigarettes may help rot your teeth, a new study suggests.Vaping appears to promote cavities, which can result in tooth loss if not treated quickly, experts s…
Learn MoreA Gene Therapy for Hemophilia That Costs $3.5 Million Gets FDA Approval
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with one form of the genetic blood disorder hemophilia now have a one-time treatment with a $3.5 million price tag.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the new gene therapy Hemgenix on Nov….
Learn MoreFlu Shots Cut Some Cardiac Complications in Patients With Heart Failure
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Flu shots reduce some cardiac complications among people living with heart failure, according to a study published in the December issue of The Lancet Global Health.Mark Loeb, M.D., from McMaster University…
Learn MoreFood Banks Save Needy Families Up to $1,000 Per Year
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans will enjoy a hot, nutritious Thanksgiving meal thanks to their local food pantry, often staffed by volunteers. Now, new research spotlights just how important these charities are. Fam…
Learn MoreWhite House Urges COVID Booster Shots Again, Citing Effectiveness
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s not too late to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot. Whether it’s the bivalent vaccine from drug maker Pfizer or from Moderna, the shots offer more protection against symptomatic infection, public hea…
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