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Take This Refresher on Skin Safety in Summer Sun
- August 1, 2021
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Sun protection is essential as you enjoy the outdoors this summer, a skin expert stresses.
"Skin cancer is the most common cancer in humans so it's important that we do what we can to protect ourselves," Dr. Ida Orengo, a professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Med...
Biden Reverses Trump Policy Limiting U.S. Nursing Home Fines
- Robert Preidt
- July 30, 2021
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The Biden administration has reversed a Trump policy that limited the size of fines that U.S. nursing homes could be slapped with for violating safety standards.
The Trump policy was adopted in 2017 and prevented the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ...
Severe Opioid Overdoses Rose by Nearly a Third During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- July 30, 2021
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Opioid overdose-related visits to U.S. emergency departments rose by nearly one-third during the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
That's the key finding in a new analysis of data from 25 emergency departments in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, North Carolina, Massachusetts a...
CDC Now Says Vaccinated Should Be Tested After COVID Exposure, Even Without Symptoms
- Robin Foster and Robert Preidt
- July 29, 2021
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People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should be tested for the virus if they come into contact with infected people, whether or not they have symptoms, say updated testing guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The agency previously said ...
McCormick Recalls Seasonings Over Salmonella Risk
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- July 29, 2021
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McCormick & Co. on Wednesday announced the recall of several of its popular seasonings because of potential salmonella contamination.
'Moderate' Drinking May Be Heart-Healthy
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2021
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WEDNESDAY, July 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Here's a reason to not feel guilty about drinking a glass of wine every evening: A new study suggests that people who drink moderately may have lower risks for both heart attack and stroke than teetotalers — eve...
Bogus Info on Cancer Common Online, and It Can Harm
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2021
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Don't believe everything you read on social media about cancer and cancer treatment.
A new study finds that one-third of the most popular articles on social media about treatment for common cancers contains misinformation -- and most of it can be downright dangerous.
Severe COVID for People Under 45: Who's Most at Risk?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2021
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TUESDAY, July 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Young people aren't immune from severe COVID-19, and a new study warns that some are more at risk than others.
Folks under 45 have more than triple the risk for severe COVID-19 if they have cancer or heart dis...
The Heat Is On: Staying Safe When Temperatures Soar
- Robert Preidt
- July 27, 2021
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Midsummer heat and high humidity aren't just uncomfortable -- they're a combo that can cause serious illness and even death.
"Whenever you walk or do outdoor activity, take a friend with you who can help you if you run into trouble," Dr. Eleanor Dunham advised. She's...
U.S. to Stick With International Travel Restrictions
- Robert Preidt
- July 26, 2021
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The rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant around the world means that the United States will continue with COVID-19 international travel restrictions for now, a White House official said Monday.
The Delta variant now accounts for 83% of all U.S. coronavirus...
Survey Finds U.S. Parents Split on COVID Vaccination for Kids Under 12
- Robert Preidt
- July 26, 2021
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As a new school year approaches, U.S. parents are nearly evenly split on whether they'll vaccinate their young kids when a COVID-19 vaccine is approved for their age group, a new survey finds.
"It's important that parents and providers don't wait for full COVID vaccine a...
Kids Still Dying From Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl Pain Patches
- Robert Preidt
- July 26, 2021
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Accidental exposure to fentanyl pain patches is putting children's lives at risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Fentanyl is a powerful opioid pain reliever; so powerful that fentanyl patches are typically only prescribed to patients who require round-the-c...
Regulators Pressure AirBnB, Vrbo After Another Child Dies in Elevator Accident
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- July 23, 2021
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The death of another child between a residential elevator's inner and outer doors had prompted the
Money Can Buy Americans Longer Life: Study
- July 23, 2021
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Money may not buy happiness but new research suggests it may at least help Americans live longer.
"Our results suggest that building wealth is important for health at the individual level, even after accounting for where one starts out in life," said Greg Miller, a facul...
'Superbug' Fungus Spreads Among Vulnerable in Two U.S. Cities
- Robert Preidt
- July 23, 2021
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An untreatable "superbug" fungus is spreading in a Washington, D.C., nursing home and two Dallas-area hospitals, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
There were 101 candida auris cases at the nursing home and 22 cases at the hospita...
As Olympics Begin, Tokyo Posts Highest Number of New COVID Cases in Six Months
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- July 22, 2021
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One day before the official start of the Tokyo Olympics, the city has recorded its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months.
The 1,979 cases reported on Thursday are the most seen since 2,044 cases were recorded on Jan. 15, according to the Associated Press...
Even at Same Hospital, Black Patients Face More Complications Than Whites
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2021
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THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Black Americans admitted for inpatient hospital care are far more likely than white patients to experience safety-related health complications -- even when both are treated in the same facility, a new report warns....
Empty Stadiums, COVID Fears: How Will It Affect Olympic Athletes?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2021
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To do their best, Olympic athletes need to be both physically and mentally fit, but the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions at the Tokyo Olympics has made that a real challenge, experts say.
"This Olympics is unprecedented," said Dr. Michael Lardon, an associate clini...
Could Coffee, Veggies Lower Your Odds for COVID-19?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2021
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Coffee delivers the boost that many people need to start their day. Now, new research suggests this breakfast powerhouse may also provide some protection against COVID-19.
Consuming vegetables and having been breastfed might also reduce your COVID-19 risk, according to t...
1.5 Million Kids Worldwide Lost Parent or Other Caregiver to COVID-19
- Robert Preidt
- July 21, 2021
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In yet another finding that illustrates the tragic toll the pandemic has taken on families around the world, a new study shows that 1.5 million children have lost a parent, grandparent or other caregiver to COVID-19.
"For every two COVID-19 deaths worldwide, one child is...
Double Trouble: Wildfire Smoke Could Boost Odds for COVID's Spread
- Robert Preidt
- July 20, 2021
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Breathing in smoke from wildfires may significantly increase the spread of COVID-19, researchers say.
The warning, from a new study of links between smoke-caused air pollution and SARS-CoV-2 infections, comes as firefighters battle 80 large wildfires in the western Unite...
Pediatricians' Group: All School Kids, Staff Should Continue to Wear Masks
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- July 19, 2021
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All U.S. students, teachers and staff should wear masks when in school, regardless of their vaccination status, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said Monday.
That guidance runs counter to recommendations released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preven...
Shock Therapy Safe, Effective for Tough-to-Treat Depression
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2021
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MONDAY, July 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- "Shock" therapy often helps lift severe depression, but fear and stigma can deter patients from getting it. Now a large new study is confirming the treatment's safety.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), as it's m...
Monkeypox Case Confirmed in U.S. Resident, Threat of Spread Is Low
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- July 19, 2021
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A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in an American who had recently traveled to Nigeria, U.S. health officials reported. Officials believe the threat of the virus spreading to others is low.
Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness that's in the same ...
High-Dose Withdrawal Drug in ER Can Help Battle Opioid Addiction
- Robert Preidt
- July 19, 2021
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Giving high doses of buprenorphine in the emergency department is a safe and effective way of treating withdrawal symptoms in patients battling opioid addiction, according to a new study.
"Emergency departments are at the front lines of treating people with opioid use di...
Make Summer Camp Safe for Your Child With Asthma, Allergies
- July 18, 2021
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With many summer camps open again this year, parents of kids with asthma and allergies need to make sure the one they choose is safe for their youngsters.
While federal health officials have issued guidelines to protect campers and staff from COVID-19, "camps still need ...
It's BBQ Season, Prime Time for Grill Fires
- July 17, 2021
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If you're not careful, your grilling season could go up in flames, an expert warns.
Each year, U.S. fire departments respond to about 5,700 residential barbecue fires, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's U.S. Fire Administration. Those fires result in ...
FDA to Prioritize Full Approval for Pfizer COVID Vaccine
- Robin Foster
- July 16, 2021
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Pfizer Inc. announced on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine, positioning the vaccine for full approval by January.
The Pfizer vaccine has been administered to more Americans than any other shot so far in ...
Friends, Family Key to Turning a 'No' on Vaccination to a 'Yes'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2021
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Public health officials and government workers are trying everything they can to promote COVID-19 vaccination — advertisements, news releases, cash lotteries, and even incentives like free beer, joints or doughnuts in some places.
But nothing sways a vaccine-hesitant p...
Chinese Man Hospitalized With H5N6 Bird Flu
- Robert Preidt
- July 15, 2021
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A man in China has been hospitalized with the H5N6 strain of avian flu, which is one of several potentially dangerous strains that can infect humans.
The 55-year-old man came down with a fever and tested positive for the virus on July 6. He was hospitalized in Bazhong, a...
Drowning Deaths for U.S. Kids Have Fallen 38% Since 1999
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2021
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There's some good news as millions of American children head back to the nations' lakes, beaches and pools: Newly released numbers for 1999 through 2019 show steady progress in reducing the number of young lives lost to drowning.
"Over the past two decades, the rate of u...
Antibiotic-Resistant Pneumonia Is Killing Children in Bangladesh — Could It Spread?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2021
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is causing deadly pneumonia infections among large numbers of children in the South Asian nation of Bangladesh, a rising threat that could one day reach American shores, experts warn.
Doctors found these "superbug" bacteria in more than thre...
Half of U.S. Teens Plan to Get COVID Shot, But Can Numbers Go Higher?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2021
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Vaccine advocate Ethan Lindenberger, now 20, had to wait until age 18 to get the vaccinations that he knew he needed to protect his health.
"I knew growing up my mom was very anti-vaccine. Because of the legal restrictions, I really wasn't trying to fight her on getting ...
Five Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Recalled Due to Benzene
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster
- July 15, 2021
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Five Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreen products have been recalled because they may contain small amounts of benzene, Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday.
Benzene is a human carcinogen and can get into the body through the skin, through the mouth and by inhalation,...
Extreme Heat Hits Poorer Neighborhoods Harder
- Robert Preidt
- July 15, 2021
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Extreme heat strikes poor and minority neighborhoods in U.S. cities harder than those that are wealthier and mainly white, a new study finds.
"The distribution of excess urban heat varies within cities, and as a result, communities do not share a city's extreme heat burd...
Pandemic Delays in Screening Mean More Breast Cancer Deaths Ahead: Study
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- July 14, 2021
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WEDNESDAY, July 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The COVID-19 pandemic could leave a grim legacy for women's health.
New research suggests that disruptions in breast cancer screening and treatment in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic could lea...
Get COVID-19 Vaccines to Poor Nations Instead of Making Booster Shots: WHO
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- July 13, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine makers such as Pfizer should focus on getting shots to poor countries instead of trying to persuade wealthy nations to give their citizens booster shots, World Health Organization (WHO) officials said at a press briefing held Monday.
Despite a lack of e...
Average Soda Fountain Serving Exceeds Daily Recommended Added Sugars
- Robert Preidt
- July 13, 2021
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You'll get more than a day's worth of added sugars when you pour a soda fountain drink at most U.S. restaurant chains, a new report finds.
Even small-sized drinks exceed recommended guidelines, said researchers at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
She Got Her Shots and Is Helping Other Seniors Rejoin Society
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2021
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandra Banner was an active octogenarian. She enjoyed going to movies, traveling from her Palm Desert, Calif., home to Los Angeles for Dodgers baseball games and having friends over for happy hours.
Early on, she avoided isolation by teachin...
Black Churches Could Be Key to Boosting Vaccination Rates
- Robert Preidt
- July 12, 2021
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Black churches could prove crucial in improving COVID-19 vaccination rates among Black Americans, a new study suggests.
The COVID-19 death rate among Black Americans is three times higher than among white Americans, and health officials had hoped that vaccines would narr...
Woman Infected With Two COVID-19 Variants at Once
- Robert Preidt
- July 12, 2021
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An elderly woman in Belgium was simultaneously infected with two COVID-19 variants of concern, according to a report describing one of the first documented cases of co-infection.
The authors said their findings highlight the need for health care providers to be watchful ...
DIY Projects Can Be Prime Time for Foot Injuries
- July 10, 2021
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When you tackle home and yard projects this summer, be sure to protect your feet and ankles.
"Feet may be the last thing people think about while working on home-improvement projects, but we see so many different types of foot and ankle injuries in our office -- many of ...
Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks This Fall: CDC
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2021
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When schools open their doors this fall, teachers and students who are vaccinated can enter without masks, according to a new guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The relaxed recommendation comes as a national vaccination campaig...
COVID Cases Surge in Los Angeles County as Delta Variant Spreads
- Robert Preidt
- July 9, 2021
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There is "exponential growth" of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County as the Delta variant becomes the dominant strain, health officials there reported Thursday.
Even though 60% of people older than 16 in the county have been fully vaccinated, the case rate rose from ...
Chinese CoronaVac Vaccine 83.5% Effective Against Symptomatic COVID
- Robert Preidt
- July 9, 2021
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A double dose of China's CoronaVac vaccine is 83.5% effective against symptomatic COVID-19, researchers say.
Their phase 3 trial included more than 10,000 people, aged 18 to 59, in Turkey who received either two doses of CoronaVac 14 days apart or an inactive placebo.
Your Job Could Put You at Much Higher Risk for Flu
- Robert Preidt
- July 9, 2021
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Your job may significantly increase your risk of catching the flu, with potential implications for the spread of other infectious diseases including COVID-19, according to new research.
On average, working folks are 35% more likely to get the flu than those without jobs,...
Americans Living With HIV Have Near-Normal Life Expectancy: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 7, 2021
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TUESDAY, July 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Testing HIV-positive is no longer a certain death sentence, and new research shows that Americans who have HIV today have life spans similar to those of their peers without the virus.
"In the early days of the ...
Rare 'Breakthrough' COVID Infections in Vaccinated Are Milder: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2021
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Folks who suffer a rare "breakthrough" coronavirus infection after getting the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine will not get as sick and, importantly, are much less likely to pass the coronavirus on to others, a new study shows.
It's very unlikely that a person will become infe...
Moderna, Pfizer COVID Vaccines Activate Key Immune System Players, Despite Variants
- Robert Preidt
- July 6, 2021
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Key immune system cells in folks who've had COVID-19 or the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are able to recognize and mount a defense against highly contagious coronavirus variants, new research shows.
In both groups, CD4+ "helper" T-cells and CD8+ "killer" T-cells can recog...
India's COVID Crisis Could Spawn Another: Antibiotic Misuse
- July 5, 2021
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While COVID-19 surged in India, so did the overuse or widespread misuse of antibiotics -- risking a future threat of drug-resistant bacteria.
Antibiotic sales soared during India's first wave of COVID, suggesting the drugs were used to treat mild and moderate cases. That...