U.S. to Stick With International Travel Restrictions
Latest Travel Health News MONDAY, July 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) The rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant around the world means that the United States will continue with COVID-19 international travel restrictions for now, a White House official said Monday. The Delta variant now accounts for 83% of all U.S. coronavirus […]
Long COVID May Qualify as a Disability: Biden
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, July 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) Serious “long COVID” symptoms could qualify as a disability and make patients eligible for federal assistance, President Joe Biden said Monday. Some recovered COVID-19 patients have lasting problems such as fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, fever and double vision, which “can sometimes rise to […]
It’s Tick Season: Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease
Latest Infectious Disease News SUNDAY, July 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) When you’re heading outdoors this summer, keep an eye out for ticks during and after your outing, health experts say. These common parasites can transmit Lyme disease, a potentially serious illness. Lyme disease is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected […]
Regulators Pressure AirBnB, Vrbo After Another Child Dies in Elevator Accident
Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) The death of another child between a residential elevator’s inner and outer doors had prompted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to call on Airbnb and other vacation rental platforms to alert customers to the danger. The request comes less than two […]
Pregnant Women Need to Take Care in Sweltering Summer Heat
Latest Pregnancy News SATURDAY, July 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) This summer has brought dangerous, record-breaking heat to parts of the United States and Canada. The hot weather poses an extra challenge for pregnant women. Mothers-to-be need to stay cool to avoid heat exhaustion and its complications, according to an expert at Baylor College […]
AHA News: 7-Day-Old’s Skin Felt Cold, She Wouldn’t Eat and Cried in Agony. It Was Her Heart.
Latest Heart News THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (American Heart Association News) Throughout Laney Lyon’s 1-week birthday, small signs indicated something was wrong. She wasn’t eating as much as usual. Her color seemed off. Her mom suspected jaundice and held Laney in the sun when she could. By evening, Laney was unable to latch […]
Drug Makers Reach $26 Billion Deal on Opioid Lawsuits
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) A proposed $26 billion settlement on opioid-related lawsuits has been reached with four large drug companies, a group of state attorneys general announced Wednesday. If enough states sign on to the deal with the country’s three major drug distributors — Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen […]
Eating Meat Raises Risk of Heart Disease: Study
Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) Eating beef, lamb, pork and processed meats spells trouble for your heart, and the more you eat, the worse it gets, new research warns. The meta-analysis — an overview of data from a large number of studies — included more than 1.4 million people […]
AHA News: Diabetes and Dementia Risk: Another Good Reason to Keep Blood Sugar in Check
Latest Diabetes News WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) There are many reasons to avoid getting diabetes, or to keep it controlled if you already have it: Higher risks for heart disease, stroke and for having a foot or leg amputation. But here’s another one: It’s a major risk factor for […]
Lockdowns’ Effects on Health Still Less Than Harm From Pandemic: Experts
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) While there’s been much talk about pandemic lockdowns being a burden on people’s health, new research finds the effects of large COVID-19 outbreaks are typically worse. “It is unlikely that government interventions have been worse than the pandemic itself in most situations,” say […]