There Are Many Good Reasons for Kids to Get the COVID Vaccine
Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) Parents need to know that COVID-19 shots are safe and effective for kids age 12 and older, an expert says. While the Pfizer vaccine is approved in the United States for emergency use in this age group, parents may need reassurance, said Dr. […]
WHO Warns That Omicron Virus Variant Poses ‘Very High’ Risk
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is “very high” based on the early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with “severe consequences.” The assessment from the U.N. health agency, contained in a technical paper issued to member states, amounted to WHO’s […]
Doctors May Be Overprescribing Opioids After Surgeries
Latest Chronic Pain News MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) Many patients who are prescribed opioids after surgery could get the same level of pain relief with non-opioid alternatives such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen without the risk of addiction, researchers say. “Opioids have been a routine part of postsurgical pain care for decades, […]
Teens Who Text While Driving May Take Other Risks Behind the Wheel
Latest Prevention & Wellness News MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) When it comes to teens, one risky driving behavior may beget other risky behaviors on the road: New research finds that those who use cellphones while behind the wheel are more likely to engage in other types of risky driving. “This study […]
What Are the Links Between COVID-19, Brain Harm, and Dementia Risk? — MedicineNet Health News
Latest Alzheimer’s News MONDAY, Nov. 22, 2021 Headaches, brain fog and that peculiar inability to smell or taste things. By now, most people know these symptoms as a few of the hallmarks of COVID-19. Researchers say they are a clear indication the virus impacts neurological functions. But what that impact means to long-term […]
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 […]
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 […]