Global Consortium Finds Genes That Drive Severe COVID-19
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) Why do some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have either no or negligible symptoms, while others sicken and die? Scientists who’ve pinpointed several genetic markers associated with severe COVID-19 say their findings could provide answers to that important question — and targets for future treatments. […]
Is Your Kid a Fast or Slow Eater? Personality Might Tell
Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) Could your children’s eating habits be a reflection of their personalities? A new study finds a link between the two, but researchers say it’s not clear exactly how they influence each other. They found that slow eaters are less likely to be extroverted […]
Global Warming Means Spread of Malaria, Dengue
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) Climate change could put billions more people at risk for deadly mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue, researchers said. They see the danger zone expanding within the United States, Europe and Asia. If temperatures rise by about 3.7 degrees Celsius by the […]
Is Medicare Overspending? Costco Prices Much Less for Generic Drugs
Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) Can Costco beat Medicare Part D when it comes to prescription drug prices? Apparently so, claims a new study that found that roughly half of generic medications were cheaper when purchased from the discount retailer than from the government program. The researchers compared […]
AHA News: Fit and 41, She Thought Nothing of Her Family History – Until Her Heart Attack
Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (American Heart Association News) Nicole Lazowski was no stranger to hospitals. Her father battled heart disease for as long as she could remember. She was 7 when he had his first of five heart attacks. “I grew up in and out of hospitals, going there with […]
Blood Shortages Causing Surgery Delays Across U.S. – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Prevention & Wellness News WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 Demand for blood is up 10% in the United States, and some U.S hospitals are postponing surgeries due to shortages. Experts say the situation is a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS News reported. Before COVID-19 shutdowns, schools accounted for 25% of collected blood. […]
Masks at the Gym: Uncomfortable But Not Unsafe, Study Finds
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, July 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) Wearing a mask while you exercise may be uncomfortable, but a new study should reassure gym-goers that it poses no actual health risks. “What we found was, that it is safe to run at peak exercise in both an N95 mask and a cloth […]
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Precooked Chicken – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, July 6, 2021 One death has been reported in a listeria outbreak that appears to be linked to precooked chicken served in health care facilities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Three people in Texas and Delaware became sick after they ate foods at a […]
Shining a Light on Sunscreens
Latest Skin News SATURDAY, July 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) Sunscreen isn’t just for pool gatherings and beach outings: Using sunscreen every day could reduce your risk of skin cancer, experts say. Daily use of at least an SPF 15 sunscreen can lower your risk of melanoma — the deadliest type of skin cancer […]
Too Little Sunlight, Vitamin D May Raise Colon Cancer Risk
Latest Cancer News MONDAY, July 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) New research finds that countries with more cloudy days tend to have higher colon cancer rates. Lower levels of vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” may be to blame. So, boosting your vitamin D levels through exposure to sunlight could help reduce your risk of […]