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FDA Eases Access to Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2021
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Affordable over-the-counter hearing aids could soon bring relief to millions of Americans suffering from hearing loss, under a landmark proposal announced Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The proposal would create a category of hearing aids that could be...
State Spending on Poverty Really Pays Off for Kids: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2021
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MONDAY, Oct. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- When states spend money on programs that reduce poverty, fewer children are abused and neglected, fewer end up in foster care and fewer die, a new study reveals.
Researchers found that for every additional $1,0...
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits Long Island, N.Y.
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- October 18, 2021
- Full Page
Health officials say they are trying to track down the source of 10 reported cases of Legionnaires' disease within a one-mile radius in a Long Island, N.Y., neighborhood.
The patients range in age from 35 to 96. As of Saturday, one had died, two remained hospitalized and...
Mix n' Match COVID Vaccine Strategy Works Well: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 18, 2021
- Full Page
Mixing and matching different types of COVID-19 vaccines is highly effective, new research shows.
The study found that protection against infection was stronger in people who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and a second dose of an mRNA vaccine than in th...
Be Your Teen's Best Partner as They Learn to Drive
- October 16, 2021
- Full Page
Parents of teen drivers can play a crucial role in making their children safe drivers, the Governors Highway Safety Association says.
Millions of U.S. teens are learning to drive at an especially challenging time as risky and dangerous driving has increased during the CO...
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of Johnson & Johnson Booster Shot
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2021
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In a unanimous vote, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory panel on Friday recommended that the agency grant emergency use of booster shots of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine.
The FDA is expected to make a decision within days that will help gu...
Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Can Enter United States Beginning Nov. 8
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster
- October 15, 2021
- Full Page
All international travelers who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will be able to enter the United States beginning Nov. 8, an official at the White House told The New York Times.
The announcement came on the heels of news on Wednesday that ...
Another Study Finds Pfizer, Moderna Shots Effective Against COVID Variants
- Robert Preidt
- October 15, 2021
- Full Page
The Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines protect against a number of coronavirus variants, including highly contagious Delta, another study confirms.
The findings come as breakthrough infections in vaccinated people raise questions about the vaccines' ability to protect aga...
Heart Defibs in Schools Are Saving Staff Lives: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 15, 2021
- Full Page
Adult staff in schools are more likely than students to suffer sudden cardiac arrest, but automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are often used and improve the chances of survival, a new study finds.
AEDs are portable devices that deliver an electric shock to try and ...
Is a Really Bad Flu Season on the Way?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2021
- Full Page
It could be a bad flu season this year — and for a couple of years to come — in places in the United States where COVID-19 restrictions like social distancing and masking have been lifted, researchers warn.
These sorts of measures caused flu cases to decline by more ...
More Than Half of COVID-19 Survivors Will Get 'Long COVID'
- Robert Preidt
- October 14, 2021
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Long-term symptoms of coronavirus infection, known as 'long COVID,' affects more than half of COVID-19 survivors, and health care systems should be prepared to treat them, researchers say.
So far, 236 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and many ...
Kids Can Carry High, Infectious Levels of COVID Coronavirus
- Cara Murez
- October 14, 2021
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THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) – From newborns to new adults, young people who get COVID-19 can carry high levels of the virus and spread it to others even if they show no symptoms.
That's the takeaway from a study of 110 people between 2 weeks and 21 years o...
'Extreme Heat' Days Have Tripled Since 1980s, and More Are Coming
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2021
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Urban dwellers around the globe are sweating through three times as many "extreme heat" days as their counterparts did in the 1980s, a new study suggests.
The study is the latest to chart humans' growing exp...
Helmets Can Saves Lives in ATV, Dirt Bike Crashes
- Robert Preidt
- October 13, 2021
- Full Page
New research provides further proof that helmets are essential for young users of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes.
Wearing a helmet significantly reduces their risk of moderate or severe head injuries in crashes, and also lowers their risk of death, the study ...
Expert Panel Backs Off Recommendation for Aspirin to Prevent Heart Trouble
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2021
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Most people shouldn't bother taking daily low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of a first heart attack or stroke, the nation's leading panel of preventive medicine experts announced Tuesday.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a draft recommendation ...
Risk of COVID from Grocery Store Surfaces Very Low: Study
- Cara Murez
- October 12, 2021
- Full Page
Your chances of getting COVID-19 from surfaces at the grocery store are minimal, a Canadian study reassures.
Researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario collected 957 samples at four grocery stories over a month. None tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus...
Western Wildfires Are Making Easterners Sick: U.S. Study
- Cara Murez
- October 7, 2021
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You might think that wildfires in the western United States would only affect folks in places like Colorado, California or Oregon.
But a new study estimates that three-quarters...
1 in 7 Cancer Patients Worldwide Missed a Surgery Due to Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- October 7, 2021
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In yet another illustration of how the pandemic wreaked havoc on medical care, a new report shows that 15% of adult cancer patients worldwide didn't get potentially lifesaving surgery due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
"Our research reveals the collateral impact of lockdowns on ...
COVID Hospitalizations Are Rising Among Unvaccinated Pregnant Women
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2021
- Full Page
Since the rise of the Delta variant, one Texas hospital has seen a surge in severe COVID-19 among pregnant women — nearly all unvaccinated.
Researchers at the Dallas hospital found that in late August and early September, 10% to 15% of pregnant patients who tested posi...
Tree Rings Show Hurricanes Becoming Wetter, Longer, More Dangerous
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2021
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The rings of stately pines on the coasts of North and South Carolina offer telling long-term evidence of climate change and a chilling forecast for the future.
The upshot: The last 300 years have gotten wetter and wetter, making hurricanes ever more dangerous.
"Our...
Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards
- Robert Preidt
- October 5, 2021
- Full Page
Hoverboards, electric scooters and electric bikes are the transportation of choice for a growing number of Americans, but they're taking many straight to the emergency room.
Injuries associated with these so-called "micromobility products" skyrocketed 70% between 2017 an...
Pfizer Vaccine 90% Effective Against Severe COVID-19 for at Least 6 Months: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 5, 2021
- Full Page
Full vaccination with the two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been 90% effective in protecting against hospitalization for at least six months, a new study shows.
That includes the time during which the highly contagious Delta variant has been circulating in the U...
Medical Mistrust Fuels Vaccine Hesitancy Among Hispanics
- Robert Preidt
- October 5, 2021
- Full Page
Misinformation and medical mistrust are major drivers of vaccine hesitancy among U.S. Hispanics, new research shows.
The researchers also found that protecting other family members is an important factor in convincing Hispanics to get vaccinated.
The small study in...
Minorities Bore the Brunt of U.S. COVID Deaths: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- October 5, 2021
- Full Page
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has hit minority groups in the United States hard, with significantly more deaths among Black and Hispanic Americans compared with white and Asian Americans, a new study finds.
According to the report, these disparities highlight the need...
Powerful New Antivirals for COVID Are Coming
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2021
- Full Page
People newly infected with COVID-19 might soon have access to what essentially is Tamiflu for the novel coronavirus, a breakthrough that experts say would drastically alter the course of the ongoing pandemic.
At least three contenders are vying to become the first antivi...
Flu Shot Even More Important During Pandemic: Expert
- October 3, 2021
- Full Page
Although the focus is on the COVID-19 vaccine, don't forget to also get your flu shot — it's important, an expert says.
"In the United States, it is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months be vaccinated against the flu, and there are many vaccines available ...
Over Half of Police Killings Aren't Reported, Blacks Most Likely Victims
- Cara Murez
- October 1, 2021
- Full Page
While high-profile cases like the 2020 killing of George Floyd have cast a harsh spotlight on police violence in the United States, researchers say deaths attributable to it have been underreported for at least 40 years.
That's the key finding in a new study published S...
Americans Divided on Biden's Vaccine Mandate, Poll Finds
- Steven Reinberg
- September 30, 2021
- Full Page
Americans are of two minds about President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate, with political party affiliation playing a pivotal role in their opinions, a new poll finds.
Most Democrats are for it and most Republicans are against it, the survey from the Associated Press
CDC Pushes Hard on Vaccination for Pregnant Women in New Advisory
- Cara Murez
- September 30, 2021
- Full Page
The country's leading health agency on Wednesday implored all Americans who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant to get a coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 poses a serious risk to women who are expecting, since they are vulnerable because of pregnancy's...
SmartWatches Detect Viral Infection Before Symptoms Surface in Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2021
- Full Page
Someday, your smartwatch might be able to tell you if you're coming down with a virus and how sick you'll be — even before symptoms start.
In a small study, researchers showed that a wearable device, like a Fitbit or Apple Watch, could detect which patients had the H1N...
AI Model Predicts Which Animal Viruses Are Likely to Jump to Humans
- Steven Reinberg
- September 30, 2021
- Full Page
Artificial intelligence (AI) might be able to spot the next virus to jump from animals to humans, Scottish researchers report.
Identifying diseases before they become a threat to humans is challenging, because only a few of the nearly 2 million animal viruses can infect ...
Black Parents Most Hesitant About COVID Vaccines for Kids: Poll
- Steven Reinberg
- September 29, 2021
- Full Page
In a survey of parents in metro Chicago, nearly half of Black parents (48%) said they were reluctant to have their kids vaccinated against COVID-19, researchers say.
That's significantly higher than the 33% of Hispanic parents and 26% of white parents who expressed vacci...
DEA Warns of Fentanyl in Counterfeit Opioid Pills
- Cara Murez
- September 29, 2021
- Full Page
People buying pills that look like prescription opioid painkillers or stimulants who are not buying them from a licensed pharmacy may be buying a lethal drug, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warned this week.
This was the first public safety alert the DEA has i...
Side Effects of Pfizer Booster Shots Similar to First Two Doses
- Cara Murez
- September 29, 2021
- Full Page
As millions of Americans sign up to get their Pfizer booster shot, a new government report delivers reassuring news about its expected side effects.
The study, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, evaluated the experiences of indiv...
Air Pollution Linked to 6 Million Premature Births in 1 Year
- Cara Murez
- September 28, 2021
- Full Page
Air pollution impacts the youngest humans, with new research linking dirty air to almost 6 million premature births and almost 3 million underweight babies worldwide in 2019.
More than 90% of the world's population lives with polluted outdoor air, a new study points out...
Pfizer Sends First Data to FDA on COVID Vaccines for Younger Kids
- Steven Reinberg
- September 28, 2021
- Full Page
Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has submitted initial data to federal regulators on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine among younger children.
The company is also expected to submit the same data on kids aged 5 to 11 to the European Medicines Agency and other reg...
U.S. Appeals Panel Backs New York City's Vaccine Mandate for School Staff
- Cara Murez
- September 28, 2021
- Full Page
All of New York City's teachers and school staff will still need to get a coronavirus vaccine following an unexpected ruling from a federal appeals panel on Monday that upheld the school system's vaccine mandate.
While Mayor Bill de Blasio recently ordered the city's sc...
Murders Surged in U.S. in 2020
- Cara Murez
- September 27, 2021
- Full Page
A record increase was seen in the number of murders in the United States in 2020, in the biggest one-year jump reported since federal officials began tracking homicides in 1960.
Figures showed 4,901 more murders committed in 2020 than in 2019. A total of roughly 21,500 p...
Delay in Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes Cost Lives: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2021
- Full Page
A specimen cup full of bloody urine.
Decaying feet that sport blackened, rotting toes -- some already amputated.
A pale boy with dark circles under his eyes, drawing breath through an oxygen mask.
Around 179,000 deaths in the United States might have been pre...
You Think You Had COVID Before: Are You Really Immune Now?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2021
- Full Page
It seems like common sense for people who've had COVID-19 to think they now have natural immunity, and therefore don't have to bother getting vaccinated.
Common sense, yes, but also incorrect, infectious disease doctors say.
Your case of COVID — especially if it ...
Pfizer to Ask FDA Soon for Approval of Its COVID Vaccine for Younger Children
- Steven Reinberg
- September 27, 2021
- Full Page
Pfizer plans to request approval for use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12 soon.
"It is a question of days, not weeks," Pfizer chairman and CEO Albert Bourla told ABC News on Sunday when asked about when the company will submit vaccine data on childre...
Mask Mandates in Schools Curb Infections, CDC Studies Show
- Cara Murez
- September 27, 2021
- Full Page
Wearing masks in schools appears to sharply curtail the spread of COVID-19, despite the dominance of the highly contagious Delta variant, two new U.S. studies show.
Published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the reports found there were fewer outbr...
Smoke From Nuclear War Would Trigger Massive Climate Change, Endangering Health
- Cara Murez
- September 27, 2021
- Full Page
Nuclear war would trigger worldwide climate change and take a dire toll on food production and human health, according to scientists who studied different scenarios using a modern climate model.
"Although we suspected that ozone would be destroyed after nuclear war and t...
Saline Spray Could Slow COVID's Spread in the Lungs: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- September 24, 2021
- Full Page
A saltwater solution may help stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus in its tracks, Brazilian researchers report.
However, although saline may keep the virus from replicating, it does not offer full protection against infection or a cure for COVID-19.
"It's not a single soluti...
Could a Japanese Plant Turn Cold Cuts Into Healthy Fare?
- Steven Reinberg
- September 24, 2021
- Full Page
There's good news for health-conscious sausage and bacon lovers.
A new study suggests the Japanese knotweed plant could be used to make healthier cured meats.
According to researchers, this fast-growing plant that invades gardens and buildings contains a chemical t...
DNA Sensor Can Spot When COVID Is Contagious
- Steven Reinberg
- September 24, 2021
- Full Page
A new DNA sensor can detect viruses and tell if they are infectious or not in minutes, a new study finds.
The sensor was developed by using DNA technology, and does not require the need to pretreat test samples. Researchers demonstrated this technique with the human ade...
Diabetes Drug Might Help Women With Preeclampsia Prolong Their Pregnancy
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2021
- Full Page
Metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, may help stave off preterm birth among women who develop pregnancy-related high blood pressure.
Preeclampsia is marked by a sudden spike in blood pressure, protein in urine, or other problems during pregnancy. Preterm preec...
FDA Approves Pfizer Booster Shots for Seniors, High-Risk Americans
- Robin Foster and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters
- September 23, 2021
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Pfizer booster shots for people over 65 and for those at high risk of severe COVID-19.
Under the emergency use authorization, the booster shots should be given at least six months after a person is fully vaccina...
CDC Expert Panel to Weigh In on Vaccine Boosters
- Robin Foster and Steven Reinberg
- September 22, 2021
- Full Page
An advisory panel to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet on Wednesday to discuss which Americans, if any, should get Pfizer booster shots to rev up their immunity to COVID-19.
Their recommendation will follow a decision by a U.S. Food and Drug A...
Common Form of Liver Cancer on the Rise in Rural America
- Steven Reinberg
- September 21, 2021
- Full Page
Liver cancer is on the rise in rural America, but on a downswing in cities, new research shows.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer and the fastest-growing cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It's rising at an annual rate of ne...