Physicians Say Faulty Oxygen Devices Put Lives in Peril
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Faulty readings by pulse oximeters may have resulted in more COVID deaths among minorities, doctors warned in testimony before a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel this week. Pulse oximeters are…
Learn MoreAnother Reason to Keep Daylight Saving Time: Fewer Deer-Car Collisions
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Motorists are more likely to plow into a deer on U.S. highways after the annual “fall back” end of daylight saving time (DST), a new study shows.That’s because frisky deer in the middle of their mating season…
Learn MoreHow the Pandemic Affected Americans’ Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Although blood pressure levels among Americans rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests things could have been far worse.”We expected blood pressure control to be worse due to decreased physic…
Learn MoreCheck Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries as Clocks Go Back on Sunday
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When you set your clocks back on Sunday, do some simple at-home safety checks that could save your life.Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to be sure they’re working. This is also a go…
Learn MoreCVS, Walgreens Announce $10 Billion Opioid Settlements
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Years of litigation over the opioid epidemic could end soon, as the national pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens announced Wednesday that each company has agreed to a nearly $5 billion settlement.
While neithe…
El impacto del racismo podría ralentizar la recuperación tras un ataque cardiaco
MARTES, 1 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La discriminación no solo provoca dolor emocional en el momento, sino que también podría afectar a la recuperación física de una víctima tras un ataque cardiaco, sugiere una investigación reciente.Al …
Learn MoreUn nuevo fármaco de anticuerpos para la malaria previene la infección en los adultos durante 6 meses
MARTES, 1 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo tratamiento de anticuerpos para la malaria podría mantener a las personas libres de la enfermedad, que a veces resulta letal, durante hasta seis meses en las regiones donde las tasas de infec…
Learn MoreCVS, Walgreens Announce $10 Billion Opioid Settlements
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Years of litigation over the opioid epidemic could end soon, as the national pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens announced Wednesday that each company has agreed to a nearly $5 billion settlement. While neithe…
Learn MoreMost Americans Admit to Driving While Drowsy: Poll
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most people consider drowsy driving dangerous, but an estimated 37 million Americans still get behind the wheel at least once a year when they’re so tired they can barely keep their eyes open.About six in 10…
Learn MoreDoes Good Sleep Help Women Climb the Corporate Ladder?
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For women, the key to getting ahead at work could be getting more shut-eye. Quality sleep boosted women’s moods, which then made them more intent on work achievements, a new study found. Researchers from Was…
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