WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Monkeypox, which has now spread to 75 countries and sickened at least 16,000 people, has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). The declaration came after WHO Director …
Learn MoreNeighborhood Factors Could Raise Your Child’s Odds for Asthma
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Inner-city kids are known to be at greater risk for uncontrolled asthma. Now, new research suggests that violent crime and poor school achievement may be two reasons why.“Experiencing violent crime can result …
Learn MoreIt’s Hurricane Season, So Get Your Storm Medical Kit Together
SUNDAY, July 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Living in a region where tropical storms, hurricanes or other weather emergencies are likely means being ready for a quick evacuation.”Part of preparedness is having a plan,” said Dr. James McDeavitt, executiv…
Learn MoreSummer Swim? Watch Out for ‘Swimmer’s Ear’
SATURDAY, July 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When weather gets hot and people start jumping into a pool, lake or ocean, cases of swimmer’s ear are likely to climb, but one expert says there are steps you can take to avoid the painful condition.The best…
Learn MoreLa administración de Biden anuncia una nueva división para gestionar las pandemias
JUEVES, 21 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La administración de Biden anunció el jueves que creará una nueva división del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS) de EE. UU., que se enfocará de forma exclusiva en coordinar las respuestas a…
Learn MoreLa FDA reevaluará sus programas de alimentos y tabaco
JUEVES, 21 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. comenzará una completa revisión de sus programas de alimentos y tabaco, en medio de una escasez de fórmula infantil de alto perfil, y unos d…
Learn MoreUnos anestesiólogos con demasiado trabajo pueden poner a los pacientes quirúrgicos en riesgo
JUEVES, 21 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unos anestesiólogos agobiados y con demasiado trabajo podrían estar aumentando el riesgo de muerte y complicaciones de los pacientes hospitalizados, informa un estudio reciente.No es raro que un anestesi…
Learn MoreBlack Nursing Home Residents More Likely to Need Hospital Care
FRIDAY, July 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Black residents in U.S. nursing homes are much more likely than white residents to be repeatedly transferred to hospital care, a new study reports.Black nursing home residents are likely to be transferred to t…
Learn MoreFirst U.S. Polio Case in Nearly a Decade Reported in New York
FRIDAY, July 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New York health officials said Thursday that the first U.S. case of polio in nearly a decade has been confirmed in a young unvaccinated adult in Rockland County.”Based on what we know about this case, and poli…
Learn More3 Key Changes Could Make Roads Safer for Older Pedestrians
FRIDAY, July 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Better lighting and other changes to street crossings could improve pedestrian safety for seniors — the age group most likely to be killed by oncoming vehicles.Researchers pored over four years of Oregon cras…
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