Vitamin D Supplements Won’t Shield You From COVID-19, Studies Find
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While vitamin D got some attention early in the pandemic, it does not reduce the risk of either COVID-19 or other respiratory infections, two new clinical trials found. Both studies, one done in the United K…
Learn MoreDirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for Poor Pregnant Women
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While exposure to smog is a known risk factor for preterm birth and low-birth weight, new research suggests it also may heighten risk of COVID-19 infection for pregnant low-income women.Scientists at Columbi…
Learn MoreTaking 2 Supplements in Pregnancy Could Lower Baby’s Odds for Croup
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many new parents have been jarred awake in the dead of night when they hear their baby let out that telltale barky cough that signals a bout of croup.Until now, nothing was thought to stave off the disease …
Learn MoreAir Pollution May Alter a Baby’s Gut Microbiome
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — High levels of air pollution during the first six months of life could affect the colonies of bacteria in babies’ guts, increasing their risk for allergies, obesity, diabetes and issues with brain developme…
Learn MoreAir Pollution Increases Heart Attacks in Nonsmokers
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution is associated with significant increases in heart attacks among nonsmokers, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022, held from Aug. 26 to 29 in Barcelo…
Learn MoreLa contaminación atmosférica podría hacerle más daño a las mujeres que a los hombres
VIERNES, 2 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Inspirar los gases de escape de diésel puede ser más nocivo para las mujeres que para los hombres, afirma un nuevo estudio canadiense de tamaño reducido.”Ya sabemos que hay diferencias sexuales en e…
Learn MoreBronchodilator Does Not Improve Respiratory Symptoms for Tobacco-Exposed
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For symptomatic, tobacco-exposed persons with preserved lung function, inhaled dual bronchodilator therapy does not reduce respiratory symptoms, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in the New Englan…
Learn MoreAir Pollution May Do More Harm to Women Than Men
FRIDAY, Sept. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Breathing in fumes from diesel exhaust may be more damaging to women than to men, a new, small Canadian study claims.“We already know that there are sex differences in lung diseases such as asthma and respirat…
Learn MoreUnos esteroides de uso común podrían alterar al cerebro
MIÉRCOLES, 31 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El uso de esteroides a largo plazo puede remodelar a la estructura del cerebro, y hacer que algunas partes se encojan y otras crezcan, informa un nuevo e importante estudio.Las personas que toman est…
Learn MoreUnos esteroides de uso común podrían alterar al cerebro
MIÉRCOLES, 31 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El uso de esteroides a largo plazo puede remodelar a la estructura del cerebro, y hacer que algunas partes se encojan y otras crezcan, informa un nuevo e importante estudio.Las personas que toman est…
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