Many Females Receiving HPV Vaccination After Recommended Age
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many females receive human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination after the recommended ages, often after sexual debut, according to a research letter published online Oct. 21 in JAMA Network Open.Didem Egemen, Ph….
Learn MoreStay Fit & Your COVID Shot May Work Even Better
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The more often you work out, the more effective your COVID-19 vaccination will be, a new study suggests.Fully vaccinated folks who clocked high weekly levels of physical activity were nearly three times less …
Learn MoreToo Often, Women Aren’t Told of Sexual Side Effects of Cancer Treatments
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When a man has cancer in an area that affects sexual function, his doctor is likely to discuss it with him.But the same is not true for a woman who has cancer in a sex organ, according to new research. Invest…
Learn MoreDove, Tresemme Dry Shampoos Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogen
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unilever announced Monday that it has recalled certain dry shampoo sprays because they may contain elevated levels of benzene.The propellant used in the products, which are sold under the brand names Dove, Ne…
Learn MoreWoman Sues L’Oreal Over Claim Hair Straightener Spurred Uterine Cancer
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A Missouri woman has sued L’Oréal and several other beauty product companies, alleging that their hair-straightening products caused her uterine cancer.The lawsuit claims that Jenny Mitchell’s cancer “was dir…
Learn MoreFlu, COVID-19 Vaccination Cover High Among Health Care Personnel
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage is generally high among health care personnel (HCP), with higher vaccination coverage among HCP who reported employer vaccination requirements, according to researc…
Learn MorePfizer Plans to Charge More Than $100 Per COVID-19 Shot in 2023
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Some Americans could pay up to $130 to get a COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer starting in 2023, but most will still get it for free.A Pfizer executive noted that people who would get its vaccine for free would …
Learn MoreTougher Federal Penalties to Come for Failing Nursing Homes
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — About 88 nursing homes in the United States are on a watch list for worrisome care that puts residents in danger, but now they will face tougher penalties for any future violation. Those tougher penalties coul…
Learn MoreUn nuevo plan de Biden ayudaría a las mujeres embarazadas a luchar contra la adicción a los opioides
VIERNES, 21 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres embarazadas que son adictas a los opioides tienen tanto un motivo convincente para cambiar como más dificultades para obtener medicamentos para luchar contra su trastorno de uso de sustanc…
Learn MoreCirujano General: los ‘lugares de trabajo tóxicos’ afectan mucho a la salud de los trabajadores
VIERNES, 21 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Casi todo el que se ha enfrentado alguna vez a un ambiente laboral tóxico puede dar fe del precio que se cobra en la salud física y mental.Ahora, el gobierno de EE. UU. respalda esta percepción con ev…
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