Medical Breakthroughs: Why Allergy Concerns Should Not Keep You From Getting the Vaccine – WAKA 8
Posted: Jul 28, 2021 6:21 AM CDT by WAKA 8 A second dose of a covid-19 vaccine is safe for people who experienced an allergic reaction after the first shot. that’s according to doctors at Massachusetts general hospital who say about 2% of people have an allergic reaction to their first shot like itching, hives, […]
Medical Breakthroughs: What Your Wallet Says About Your Lifespan – WAKA 8
Posted: Jul 28, 2021 6:43 AM CDT by WAKA 8 Ohio State University is creating a mental health checklist for students as they prepare to return to campus in the fall. Surveys of more than a thousand randomly selected students in august of 2020 and April of this year found increased anxiety, depression, burnout, and […]
The Wellness Coalition Holds a Free Drive-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic with Adams Drugs – June 28 – WAKA 8
Posted: Jun 22, 2021 5:49 PM CDT Updated: Dec 15, 2021 12:40 PM CST by Janae Smith Montgomery, Ala. – The Wellness Coalition is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Resurrection Catholic Missions (RCM) health fair on Monday, June 28 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. As part of a partnership with The Wellness Coalition, the […]
Medical Breakthroughs: More Kids are Seeing Doctors Virtually – WAKA 8
Posted: May 21, 2021 9:28 AM CDT by WAKA 8 The more severe a patient’s obstructive sleep apnea is, the greater their risk of contracting covid-19. That’s according to a new study by Kaiser Permanente. Researchers found patients who used a CPAP machine at least two hours every night to keep their airway open were […]
Medical Breakthroughs: Blood Pressure Warning for Middle-Aged Women – WAKA 8
Posted: May 19, 2021 11:30 AM CDT by WAKA 8 Middle-aged women are being urged to check their blood pressure to avoid heart attacks. Researchers in Norway found women with mildly elevated blood pressure in their 40s….have twice the risk of acute coronary syndromes in their 50s. The American Academy of Pediatrics is warning of […]
Medical Breakthroughs: Do Nasal Flu Vaccines Work? – WAKA 8
Posted: May 5, 2021 10:38 AM CDT Updated: May 5, 2021 11:00 AM CDT by WAKA 8 Needle-free vaccines may offer broad protection against the flu. A study at Georgia State University finds vaccines sprayed into the nose enhance the immune response in respiratory tracts, where viruses enter the body. That could make intranasal vaccines […]
Medical Breakthroughs: The Toll of Lockdowns on Children – WAKA 8
Posted: May 5, 2021 10:55 AM CDT by WAKA 8 A new study shows the emotional toll covid lockdowns had on children. A survey of Chicago public school students found a quarter of them were stressed, anxious, or agitated after remote learning began. one-third were described as lonely by caregivers. Data also showed the mental […]
Medical Breakthroughs:Which Young People are More Susceptible to Smoking – WAKA 8
Posted: May 5, 2021 10:25 AM CDT by WAKA 8 A new study finds planned cesarian deliveries are safe for low-risk pregnancies and may even be safer than planned traditional deliveries. Canadian researchers found planned c-sections were associated with a lower risk of adverse outcomes for both mother and baby. Authors say more research is […]
Medical Breakthroughs: New Evidence about the Dangers of Air Pollution – WAKA 8
Posted: Apr 30, 2021 10:22 AM CDT Updated: Apr 30, 2021 3:02 PM CDT by WAKA 8 Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution may be more likely to show signs of mental illness by the time they’re 18. A study at Duke University tracked thousands of young adults in the UK. those with […]
Medical Breakthroughs: A Warning for Women who Use Cannabis During Pregnancy – WAKA 8
Posted: Apr 29, 2021 10:35 AM CDT by WAKA 8 Scientists in China are developing a blood test that can quickly determine if a person with chest pain is having a heart attack. They believe the test could replace invasive and slower procedures and limit the damage for heart attack patients. Researchers at the Albert […]