Delicious & Deadly: Southern U.S. Diet Tied to Higher Odds for Sudden Death
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) Planning to celebrate the Fourth of July with a traditional Southern-style spread of fried chicken, pork rinds, buttermilk biscuits and sweet tea? Don’t make it an everyday habit. These staples of a regional diet heavy in […]
Supreme Court Upholds CDC’s Ban on Evictions During Pandemic
Latest MedicineNet News WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2021 (Healthday News) A nationwide ban on evictions introduced during the coronavirus pandemic will remain in place for now, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. Landlords had asked the high court to end the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‘s eviction moratorium, but the court voted […]
Could Mono Be Driving Long-Haul COVID? – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2021 Some folks suffering COVID long-haul symptoms might actually be experiencing an attack of fatigue-inducing Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a new study argues. Two-thirds of a group of 30 COVID long-haul patients had high levels of Epstein-Barr antibodies, suggesting that EBV lying dormant […]
Poorly Managed Diabetes Raises Odds for More Severe COVID
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, June 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) Hospitalized patients with diabetes who hadn’t been taking their medication had more severe cases of COVID-19, a new study shows. “Our results highlight the importance of assessing, monitoring and controlling blood glucose [sugar] in hospitalized COVID-19 patients from the start,” said study author Sudip […]
Kids Born Through Fertility Treatments Have No Higher Cancer Risk
Latest Pregnancy News TUESDAY, June 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) Good news for couples considering fertility treatments: Children born through assisted reproductive technology (ART) don’t have an increased risk of cancer, researchers say. In the new study, kids born through high-tech fertility treatments — such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and frozen embryo transfer […]
Hawaii to Ease COVID Rules for Fully Vaccinated Tourists
Latest Travel Health News FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) Hawaii will drop COVID-19 testing and quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. mainland in two weeks, Gov. David Ige announced Thursday. When the restrictions are lifted on July 8, visitors using the quarantine exemption will have to upload their vaccination […]
Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines May Stand Guard Against COVID for Years
Latest Coronavirus News By Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines trigger an immune system response that could fend off the coronavirus for years to come, new research reveals. The latest study bolsters growing evidence that most people immunized with the mRNA […]
1 in 4 Parents Worries Their Young Child Isn’t Reaching Milestones: Poll
Latest Healthy Kids News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) As babies and toddlers grow, parents may feel excited about their little one learning to crawl, walk or talk. But these same milestones can also raise concerns when parents fear their child may not be developing normally. Nearly […]
‘Transmitted Down the Leash:’ Anxious Owners, Anxious Dogs
Latest Pet Health News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) Dog obedience trainer Cindy Leung has a very anxious client who loves a very anxious breed, the Shetland Sheepdog. “My [human] student startles at loud noises,” Leung said. “That’s just part of her personality. Loud, sudden noises startle […]
Potato Chips, Fatty Lunches Raise Heart Risks – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Heart News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 A steady lunch routine of cheeseburgers and fries may shorten your life, but loading your dinner plate with vegetables could do the opposite. Those are among the findings of a new study looking at the potential health effects of not only […]