CDC Panel Signs Off on Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Kids
Latest Healthy Kids News By Dennis Thompson and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‘s vaccine advisory panel voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend the emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in kids ages 5-11. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is widely […]
Zinc Might Help Shorten Your Cold or Flu, Study Finds – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Cold and Flu News By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3, 2021 Many people pop a zinc supplement at the first sign of a cold, and there’s new evidence supporting the habit. Australian researchers found that the supplements appear to help shorten respiratory tract infections, such as colds, […]
Have Diabetes? Here’s How to Save Your Sight
Latest Eyesight News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) Managing your diabetes can be tough, but your eyes might thank you for it. Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that damages the retina’s blood vessels, often resulting in vision loss and blindness. The condition occurs in more than half of people with diabetes. […]
Bagged Salads Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. said Monday it has recalled bags of garden salad sold in 10 states after a bag tested positive for listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled salad sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, North […]
Biggest Driver of Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Water
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) Contaminated water is the leading cause of large-scale outbreaks of infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people, researchers say. These health threats are called zoonotic infectious diseases, and recent outbreaks include COVID-19 and Ebola. “In the age of COVID-19, it […]
Purrfect Pal: Robotic Cats May Help People With Dementia
Latest Alzheimer’s News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) If you have a pet, you know that the excited wag of your dog’s tail or the satisfied purr of your cat curling up on your lap can be a mood booster. But what if that pet is a […]
Financial Stress Burdens More Than Half of New U.S. Moms: Study
Latest Pregnancy News By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) The joys of motherhood may be overshadowed in the United States since as many as 50% of new or expectant moms can’t pay their bills, including health care bills, new research suggests. “Financial hardship is highly prevalent among pregnant […]
AHA News: Could the Path to Better Brain Health Involve Better Mouth Care?
Latest Alzheimer’s News MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (American Heart Association News) Fresh breath, a pretty smile and healthy teeth and gums – they’re the reasons you brush your teeth each day and see a dentist twice a year. But what if brushing and flossing also helped to keep your brain – and the […]
Liar, Liar: Chronic Fibbers Are Rare, Study Reveals
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) Very few people are chronic liars, according to a study that may draw eyerolls from Americans swamped by “fake news” and misinformation. Prior research has found that people tell an average of one or two lies a day. But these new findings suggest […]
Guard Dogs, Panic Buttons: Nurses Under Threat From Rising Violence
Latest Mental Health News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) Emergency room nurse Grace Politis was catching up on paperwork during her shift when she suddenly realized her head hurt badly. Then she blacked out. “Later on, I found out I was hit in the head twice with […]