Pfizer Seeks Booster Approval for 18 and Up – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Nov. 9, 2021 Pfizer may soon seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency authorization of its COVID-19 booster shot for anyone aged 18 and older. Officials familiar with the situation told the Washington Post that the request could be filed as soon as this week and is likely to […]
Women Feel More Stigma From ‘Spare Tire’ Around Middle Than Men
Latest Diet & Weight Management News By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) Belly fat. No one wants it, but women are much harder on themselves about extra pounds wrapped around their middle than men are, regardless of how much they weigh. And the more they beat themselves up […]
Biden Administration Presses Schools to Provide COVID Shots to Kids
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Nov. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) As new government data showed that 360,000 young kids have now gotten their first shot, the Biden administration on Monday asked schools to help by hosting vaccination clinics and providing information to parents on the benefit of the shots. On Monday, First Lady Jill […]
No Evidence Violent Video Games Lead to Real Violence: Study
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) Will boys fixated on gore-filled video games become violent in real life? Many parents may worry that’s the case, but new and reassuring research finds violent video games don’t trigger actual violence in kids. The study included boys aged 8 to 18, the […]
Discrimination Takes Toll on Mental Health of Young Adults
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) Young adults who face discrimination about their bodies, race, age or sex are at increased risk for mental health issues, researchers report. They analyzed data gathered from more than 1,800 U.S. participants who provided details about their mental health, behavior and experiences of […]
U.S. Reopens Borders to Vaccinated Foreign Travelers
Latest Travel Health News MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) For the first time in more than18 months, fully vaccinated travelers from dozens of other countries can enter the United States on Monday. Visitors will need to show proof of vaccination and a negative coronavirus test taken within three calendar days of travel. […]
Time to Replace Your Smoke Alarm Batteries – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Prevention & Wellness News MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 Setting your clocks back an hour this Sunday also means it’s time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says. Working alarms are especially important because people are spending more time at […]
Do Your Kids Really Need Cough & Cold Meds?
Latest Cold and Flu News SUNDAY, Nov. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) When children have colds, parents may want to hold off on using cough and cold medicines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests. Most children get better on their own, and cough or cold medicines won’t change the natural course of a […]
Your Expectations Could Shape Your Odds for Vaccine Side Effects
Latest Coronavirus News MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) When it comes to a COVID-19 shot, fear might be a self-fulfilling prophecy. A new study found that folks who worried about possible side effects after vaccination were more likely to actually experience those side effects. Along with explaining why some people feel poorly […]
COVID Vaccine Spurs Good Response in People With Crohn’s, Colitis
Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, Nov. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) Here’s some comforting news for people who struggle with inflammatory bowel disease and worry that the immune-suppressing drugs they must take might blunt their response to COVID-19 vaccines: New research finds vaccination triggers a strong immune reaction in these patients. “At eight weeks, following […]