More Americans Are Dying From Parkinson’s Disease: Study
Latest Neurology News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans who are dying from Parkinson’s disease has jumped by 63% in the past two decades, new research shows. The fresh analysis also revealed that men face double the risk of dying from the progressive […]
20 Salmonella Cases in 8 States Tied to Trader Joe’s Salami Snacks – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, Oct. 26, 2021 Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks, sold primarily at Trader Joe’s, have been linked to a salmonella outbreak with 20 reported cases in eight states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Most of the patients (80%) are younger than 18. Three people have […]
Could Breastfeeding Help Women Keep Their Smarts as They Age?
Latest Women’s Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) Might breastfeeding affect a new mother’s future brain health? That’s the intriguing question posed by a new study that flips the narrative from the often-touted benefits for baby to what impact breastfeeding might hold for Mom years later. […]
Use of Ritalin, Other Stimulants Can Raise Heart Risks for Older Adults
Latest Senior Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) ADHD medications are increasingly being prescribed to older adults, and they may cause a short-term spike in the risk of heart attack, stroke and arrhythmias, a large new study suggests. Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall, […]
Climate Change Is Already Harming Many Americans’ Health: Report
Latest Asthma News FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) Climate change is already making Americans sick and researchers warn that the nation must take swift action to protect people’s well-being. “Climate change effects aren’t just an abstraction, something that will happen years from now. They are happening today, and they impact every aspect […]
COVID Vaccination Provides Better Protection Than Prior Infection: Study
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) Think you don’t need to get a COVID-19 vaccination because you’ve been infected by SARS-CoV-2 in the past? Think again. A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that “those who were unvaccinated and had a recent infection were […]
U.S. COVID Cases Fell 60% Since September, But Vigilance Still Needed: Health Officials
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) Coronavirus cases have plunged by 60% since mid-September’s Delta-driven peak, U.S. health officials said earlier this week. But with winter on the way, they warned that Americans still need to protect themselves and others against COVID-19. “We are now heading in the right direction […]
Pfizer Seeks Emergency Approval for COVID Vaccine in Kids – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Oct. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) Pfizer Inc. announced Thursday that it has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency approval for its coronavirus vaccine to be given to children between the ages of 5 and 11. “We’re committed to working with the FDA with the ultimate goal […]
Which Federal Health Official Is Stepping Down?
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the […]
Pfizer Seeks Emergency Approval for COVID Vaccine in Kids – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Oct. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) Pfizer Inc. announced Thursday that it has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency approval for its coronavirus vaccine to be given to children between the ages of 5 and 11. “We’re committed to working with the FDA with the ultimate goal […]