EPA Could Get Tough on Leaded Fuel in Airplanes
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a major step to curb the largest remaining source of airborne lead pollution. The agency has proposed a so-called endangerment finding that aircraft that…
Learn MoreMuchas tiendas de Nueva Jersey venden cigarrillos a menores de 21 años
JUEVES, 6 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Aunque en todo el país es ilegal vender productos de tabaco a personas menores de 21 años, muchas tiendas de Nueva Jersey todavía lo hacen, reveló un estudio encubierto.Más de un 40 por ciento de las vi…
Learn MoreLos refuerzos para la COVID podrían salvar 90,000 vidas este invierno. ¿Se los pondrán los estadounidenses?
JUEVES, 6 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El número de estadounidenses que fallezcan de COVID-19 este invierno podría depender de cuántos se ponen las dosis de refuerzo de las vacunas, muestra un nuevo informe.En EE. UU., se podrían prevenir ha…
Learn MoreUno de cada 7 estudiantes de secundaria de EE. UU. ya vapea
JUEVES, 6 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El vapeo entre adolescentes continúa a unos niveles preocupantes, reportaron el jueves las autoridades de salud de EE. UU.Alrededor de 2.5 millones de estudiantes de escuela intermedia y secundaria repo…
Learn MoreEPA Could Get Tough on Leaded Fuel in Airplanes
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a major step to curb the largest remaining source of airborne lead pollution. The agency has proposed a so-called endangerment finding that aircraft that…
Learn MorePollution Tied to Risk for Serious COVID-19 Despite Vaccination
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Regardless of vaccination status, exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, according to a letter to the editor published online Oct. 3 in the American Journal…
Learn MoreSpeeding, Texting a Dangerous Duo for Many Teen Drivers: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Danger on the road: Speeding and texting while driving are two common but risky behaviors among teens, a new study finds. Among teen drivers in the study, researchers found they drove over the speed limit on 40…
Learn MoreCDC Will Stop Issuing Daily Updates of COVID Cases, Deaths
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Anyone who still wants to keep track of U.S. COVID cases and deaths will soon have to wait for the weekly reports. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that it will stop publish…
Learn MoreGun Injuries to Kids Rose During Pandemic
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Firearm sales in the United States broke records at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.Now, researchers have found that firearm injuries to children also increased during the pandemic’s first two years comp…
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