Pfizer Shot May Help Fight COVID Variants in People Previously Infected
Latest Coronavirus News By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) A small, early study suggests that people who’ve already encountered SARS-CoV-2 may gain a big boost against COVID-19 if they get just one dose of the Pfizer vaccine — and that protection may extend to new viral variants. The […]
COVID Vaccine Safe, Recommended for Pregnant Women, CDC Says
Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) Pregnant women should not hesitate to get coronavirus vaccines, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in updated guidance issued Wednesday. The latest recommendation comes after new data collected by the agency showed no raised risk for miscarriage in mothers-to-be who get […]
Frozen Chicken Recalled in Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 More than 59,000 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products linked with a multi-state salmonella outbreak have been recalled, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says. The products were produced Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, 2021, by Serenade Foods in […]
4th Case of Rare Tropical Illness Found in US – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 The fourth U.S. case of a rare and potentially fatal bacterial disease called melioidosis, typically found in the tropics, has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genome testing shows that the strain in the latest case in Georgia is linked to […]
4th Case of Rare Tropical Illness Found in US – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 The fourth U.S. case of a rare and potentially fatal bacterial disease called melioidosis, typically found in the tropics, has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genome testing shows that the strain in the latest case in Georgia is linked to […]
U.S. Kids Are Eating More ‘Ultraprocessed’ Foods
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News TUESDAY, Aug. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) Frozen burgers, pizza pockets and toaster strudel. Energy drinks and sugary sodas. Fruit leather and potato chips. Cookies and cereal bars. Fish sticks and chicken strips. These sorts of quick-pick manufactured foods are considered “ultraprocessed,” and dietitians believe they could be […]
Flu-Like Symptoms Actually Were Signs of a Heart Attack – Her First of Two
Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Aug. 10, 2021 (American Heart Association News) Between her nausea, chills and profuse sweating, Liz Johnson thought she was coming down with the flu. The seventh-grade math teacher struggled through the rest of her 90-minute teaching block before heading to her home in North Lima, Ohio. Her husband, Steve, […]
Pandemic Has Depression, Anxiety Rates Among Youth Climbing Worldwide
Latest Depression News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) If you think the pandemic hasn’t taken a toll on the mental health of young people, ponder these two facts from a new review: one in four are suffering from depression, while one in five are struggling with anxiety. […]
New Orleans Jazz Fest Cancelled Over COVID Surge
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Aug. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) Skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana have forced the cancellation of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The annual event was to take place in October and is one of the city’s largest attractions next to Mardi Gras, CBS News reported. […]
The Key to Better Health With Diabetes – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Diabetes News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 10, 2021 A diet rich in fresh veggies, fruit and fiber has meaningful benefits for people with diabetes, a new research review confirms. Doctors have long recommended this kind of “low-glycemic” eating regimen to help patients manage their diabetes and keep blood sugar […]