WHO Seeks Booster Shot Moratorium So Other Countries Can Catch Up
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization called Wednesday for a moratorium on administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines as a way to help ensure that doses are available in countries where few people have received their first shots. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that […]
Popular Seasonings Recalled Due to Salmonella – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, July 29, 2021 McCormick & Co. on Wednesday announced the recall of several of its popular seasonings because of potential salmonella contamination. Included in the recall are McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning. The products were shipped between June […]
AHA News: Find Your Way Back to the Gym – Safely
Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, July 28, 2021 (American Heart Association News) If the pandemic put your workout routine on ice, you’re in good company. Gym attendance plummeted last year, and as people slowly return, their bodies may be telling them, “Hey! It’s been a while!” Even the likes of action hero […]
Vaccinated Americans Can Soon Visit the U.K. Without Quarantining
Latest Travel Health News WEDNESDAY, July 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) Starting Aug. 2, the United Kingdom will allow fully vaccinated travelers from the United States into the country without having to quarantine upon arrival, officials there announced Wednesday. Right now, people who have been vaccinated in Britain don’t have to isolate when returning […]
Simone Biles Reveals What She ‘Never Truly Believed’ About Herself Until Now
Champion gymnast Simone Biles said Wednesday that the supportive response to her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics has made her realize she’s more than her sport. “The outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before,” she tweeted. Biles withdrew from […]
Eating Meat Raises Risk of Heart Disease: Study
Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) Eating beef, lamb, pork and processed meats spells trouble for your heart, and the more you eat, the worse it gets, new research warns. The meta-analysis — an overview of data from a large number of studies — included more than 1.4 million people […]
AHA News: Diabetes and Dementia Risk: Another Good Reason to Keep Blood Sugar in Check
Latest Diabetes News WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) There are many reasons to avoid getting diabetes, or to keep it controlled if you already have it: Higher risks for heart disease, stroke and for having a foot or leg amputation. But here’s another one: It’s a major risk factor for […]
Lockdowns’ Effects on Health Still Less Than Harm From Pandemic: Experts
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) While there’s been much talk about pandemic lockdowns being a burden on people’s health, new research finds the effects of large COVID-19 outbreaks are typically worse. “It is unlikely that government interventions have been worse than the pandemic itself in most situations,” say […]
Is Medicare Overspending? Costco Prices Much Less for Generic Drugs
Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) Can Costco beat Medicare Part D when it comes to prescription drug prices? Apparently so, claims a new study that found that roughly half of generic medications were cheaper when purchased from the discount retailer than from the government program. The researchers compared […]
AHA News: Fit and 41, She Thought Nothing of Her Family History – Until Her Heart Attack
Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (American Heart Association News) Nicole Lazowski was no stranger to hospitals. Her father battled heart disease for as long as she could remember. She was 7 when he had his first of five heart attacks. “I grew up in and out of hospitals, going there with […]