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What's the Best DIY Face Mask Against COVID-19?
Researchers say one style of face mask has little to no effect on stopping cough droplets.
Will The Covid-19 Pandemic Lead To More Fireworks Injuries?
A new survey finds many Americans plan on buying their own fireworks this year.
Face Masks vs. Face Shields for Fighting COVID-19
The pros and cons of face masks and face shields to fight COVID-19
Laws Banning Texting and Driving Save Teenage Lives
Distracted driving laws can help decrease fatal motor vehicle crashes involving teens.
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Facebook Posts Big Drivers in Vaccine Resistance, Study Finds
- Cara Murez
- January 8, 2021
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As Americans await their COVID-19 shot, a new study of a different vaccine shows the power of Facebook posts in fueling "anti-vax" resistance to immunization.
The study included more than 10 years of public Facebook posts on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. It fou...
'Pandemic Fatigue' Setting in? Here's How to Stay Safe and Strong
- Cara Murez
- January 8, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic may feel like it's been going on forever, but it's important to keep up safety measures, a mental health expert says.
Dr. Olusinmi Bamgbose, a psychiatrist at Cedars-Sinai in Southern California -- an area that's facing an unprecedented surge in cor...
Gym Closed? You Don't Need Exercise Equipment to Stay Fit, Study Shows
- Steven Reinberg
- January 8, 2021
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If the pandemic has shut down your gym, you can still stay or get fit with a simple home exercise plan, researchers say.
The Canadian study was modeled on a fitness plan known as "5BX," or Five Basic Exercises, which was originally developed in the 1950s for the Royal C...
Allergic Reactions to COVID Vaccines Are Rare, Resolved on Site: CDC
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 6, 2021
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Cases of anaphylactic shock caused by COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, based on numbers from the first week and a half of vaccinations in the United States, federal public health officials said Wednesday.
There have been 21 cases of anaphylaxis out of nearly 1.9 million ...
Red Cross Issues Call for More Blood Plasma to Treat COVID Patients
- Steven Reinberg
- January 6, 2021
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The American Red Cross is urging COVID-19 survivors to donate blood plasma for hospital patients who need it to recover.
As an incentive to help boost the national convalescent plasma shortage, the Red Cross has teamed up with the National Football League and is offering...
Vaccine Rollout Could Have Americans Back to Normalcy by Summer, Expert Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 6, 2021
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A return to normal life in America might happen sooner than many expect, one of the nation's leading vaccine experts told HD Live! this week.
As the new coronavirus rages across the country, President-elect Joe Biden has set a goal of one million doses of vaccine deliver...
Survey Shows Mental Woes Spiked in U.S. Pandemic's First Months
- Cara Murez
- January 6, 2021
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It may be no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing some Americans significant psychological distress. That mental trauma hit people hard, even early in the pandemic, new research shows.
A new RAND Corporation study reports that more than 10% of Americans surveye...
Almost 47 Million Americans Already Infected With Coronavirus by Nov. 15: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2021
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By Nov. 15 of last year, roughly 47 million Americans -- about 14.5% of the U.S. population -- had already been infected with the new coronavirus, a new study finds.
That's much higher than the close to 11 million known U.S. cases of infection that wer...
Police Use of Neck Restraint Never Medically Appropriate, Neurologists Say
- Cara Murez
- January 4, 2021
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Despite training that teaches police officers to use neck restraints, there is no medical justification for the tactic, three neurologists write in JAMA Neurology.
The killing of George Floyd, who died in May 2020 after an arresting police officer pressed a kne...
Tips for Making 2021 a Healthier Year
- January 2, 2021
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A New Year's resolution to take better care of yourself is one you should keep, especially in the era of COVID-19.
Wearing a mask, maintaining a safe distance from others and washing your hands frequently are going remain important in 2021. But don't forget to prioritize...
How to Sleep Better in 2021
- January 1, 2021
- Full Page
If you're like most American adults, you're not getting enough sleep.
This could be the year to change that, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), which recommends adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night. A survey conducted in July showe...
Vaping May Addle the Adolescent Brain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 31, 2020
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Teenagers who use e-cigarettes may be at increased risk of "mental fog," a new study suggests.
The study, of thousands of U.S. teens, found that those who vaped were three times more likely than their peers to report problems with concentration, memory and decision-...
Precautions Even More Important With New Coronavirus Variant: Experts
- Dennis Thompson
- December 31, 2020
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THURSDAY, Dec. 31, 2020 -- A new and more infectious variant of the COVID-19 virus has shown up in separate cases in Colorado and California, weeks after it first emerged in the United Kingdom.
Doctors on the pandemic's front line say people shouldn't panic, but should d...
When Popping Champagne at New Years', Watch Out for That Cork
- Cara Murez
- December 31, 2020
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As 2020 comes to a close, many people plan to ring in the new year with a bit of bubbly.
But that can lead to calamity when not done safely, warns the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), which offers tips for keeping a Champagne toast from going wrong.
A warm ...
Masks Don't Mask Others' Emotions for Kids
- Robert Preidt
- December 29, 2020
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Children can still read the emotional expressions of people wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say.
"We now have this situation where adults and kids have to interact all the time with people whose faces are partly covered, and a lot of adults are wo...
Which Seafood Has the Highest Amount of Microplastics?
- Cara Murez
- December 28, 2020
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Those mussels, oysters and scallops on your plate may come with a secret ingredient: microplastics.
Researchers at Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull in the United Kingdom reviewed more than 50 studies (from 2014 to 2020) to investigate the levels of mic...
Preventing COVID Means Wearing Masks While Social Distancing: Study
- Cara Murez
- December 23, 2020
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Keep your distance. Although wearing a mask can limit transmission of droplets that spread COVID-19, it may not be enough unless people also stay at least six feet apart, new research shows.
Researchers at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces found that at dist...
Hurricanes Leave Rise in Hospitalizations in Their Wake
- Robert Preidt
- December 23, 2020
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Hospitals are swamped with older patients after hurricanes, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed data on hospitalizations for adults 65 and older in the month following eight of the United States' largest hurricanes in recent years.
In this age group, post-hurri...
Allergists' Group Updates Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccines
- Robert Preidt
- December 22, 2020
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In very rare cases, some people have had severe allergic reactions after receiving the new COVID-19 vaccines, leading the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) to issue updated guidance for Americans with allergies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administra...
Mask Wearing Declines, Even as COVID-19 Touches More U.S. Lives: Poll
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2020
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Despite more Americans saying they know someone who's been sickened or even died from COVID-19, there's been a decline in the percentage who say they always wear a mask when they leave their home.
Two-thirds (66%) of U.S. adults surveyed in a new HealthDay/Harri...
Don't Believe Vaccine Myths
- Robert Preidt
- December 21, 2020
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There's a lot of misinformation about vaccines as the United States begins its massive COVID-19 vaccination program, so an expert wants to dispel the many myths about vaccines in general.
Vaccines are among the most heavily studied of all drugs, and the evidence shows th...
Most Americans Oppose COVID Vaccine Mandates: Survey
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2020
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Though many Americans would support a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a Gallup survey finds there is no clear majority in favor of it.
The Gallup Panel conducted the online survey of 2,730 U.S. adults between Sept. 14 and 27.
Nearly 49% of respondents said they would "a...
How to Guard Against Home Heating Hazards
- Robert Preidt
- December 18, 2020
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Many Americans are working at home or attending school virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased use of home heating and its potential risks, an expert says.
Heating sources can pose electrical hazards and fire dangers, noted Purnima Unni, manager of t...
Narrow Hallways Ideal for Coronavirus Spread: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 17, 2020
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You might want to think twice before you enter a hallway with strangers during the pandemic: Researchers report that following a fast-walking person with COVID-19 down a narrow corridor could increase your risk of infection, even if you keep your distance.
That's beca...
USPS Cuts Could Pose Harm If Mail-Order Meds Delayed: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2020
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 16, 2020 (HealthDay)-- Delayed mail delivery due to a push from the White House and others to slash spending and services could have enormous consequences for Americans who depend on the U.S. Postal Service for access to urgently needed prescription medications...
COVID Vaccine Won't Reach All the World's People Until 2022: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 16, 2020
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Amid hopes stirred by the recent rollout of an approved COVID-19 vaccine in the United States, a new study warns that shots may not be available to nearly one-quarter of the world's people until 2022.
A second study estimates that 3.7 billion adults worldwide are willing...
329 Americans Are Injured by Guns Every Day: Study
- Cara Murez
- December 11, 2020
- Full Page
Firearm injury is a major health crisis in the United States and new research sheds more light on how many of those who are injured survive and the circumstances of their shootings.
For the study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University an...
Saliva Equals Nasal Swab for COVID Test Accuracy
- Cara Murez
- December 11, 2020
- Full Page
A self-collected saliva sample is as good at detecting COVID-19 as a nasal swab administered by a health care worker -- without exposing medical staff to the virus while collecting the sample.
"The current pandemic has placed a significant strain on the supply chain, fro...
COVID-19 Vaccines: Experts Answer Your Questions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2020
- Full Page
Two new COVID-19 vaccines, developed at record-setting speed, are soon to be assessed by U.S. agencies for emergency use in combating the ongoing pandemic.
Advisory panels of infectious disease experts this week will assess a vaccine developed by pharmaceutical company P...
Could Tanning Raise a Woman's Odds for Endometriosis?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2020
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Young women who regularly visit tanning salons may have an increased risk of developing endometriosis, a new study suggests.
Researchers said the findings, from a large study of U.S. women, don't prove that tanning beds help cause the painful pelvic condition.
But,...
How Safe Are the New COVID Vaccines?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2020
- Full Page
Two COVID-19 vaccines are on the verge of approval in the United States, with pharmaceutical companies promising that millions of doses will be available to the first wave of recipients within a matter of weeks.
Creating two vaccines in less than a year is an astonishing...
High Blood Sugar Ups COVID Risks, Even in Non-Diabetics
- Robert Preidt
- December 4, 2020
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COVID-19 patients with abnormally high blood sugar are at increased risk for serious illness and death, even if they don't have diabetes, new research shows.
The study included more than 11,300 non-critically ill adults with COVID-19 who were hospitalized in Spain betwee...
Youth Vaping Rates Have Plunged During Lockdown: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 3, 2020
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Vaping among teens and young adults has decreased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, with two-thirds of e-cigarette users reporting that they've either cut back or quit, a new study says.
About 32% of e-cigarette users said they quit this year and another 35% rep...
Football-Loving States Drop The Ball on Concussion: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 3, 2020
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States with strong football cultures have often fumbled measures to protect young players who've suffered concussions, researchers say.
They analyzed youth concussion laws introduced by states between 2007 and 2014, specifically guidelines requiring a 24-hour delay befor...
Some Talc Products Contain Asbestos: Study
- Cara Murez
- November 30, 2020
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Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos.
Environmental Working Group (EWG) -- an American advocacy nonprofit that commissioned the tests and did the analysis -- said methods used by the cosmetics industry to screen talc su...
Wood-Fired Cooking a Cause of Lung Illness in Developing World
- November 26, 2020
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People who cook with wood instead of other fuels may be at risk of lung damage because of the pollutants and bacterial toxins they're breathing, a small study suggests.
Researchers studied the impact of cookstove pollutants on 23 people in Thanjavur, India, who use lique...
College Kid Coming Home for Thanksgiving? Here's How to Keep Your Family Safe
- Cara Murez
- November 23, 2020
- Full Page
As college students prepare to leave their campuses for Thanksgiving or study remotely for the rest of the semester, families should consider their risks and work to reduce them, according to an infectious disease expert.
Dr. David Cennimo, an assistant professor in pedi...
Will Biden 'De-Politicize' COVID?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 20, 2020
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President-elect Joe Biden campaigned on big plans for health care, many of which would face an uphill road if the U.S. Senate remains in Republican hands.
But one of the first contributions Biden will make to America's health also will be one of the most important, exper...
With Cold Weather Forcing Patrons Inside, How Safe Are Restaurants?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 19, 2020
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Restaurants are under increasing pressure to provide a safe dining environment as winter approaches and the United States enters what could be the worst wave yet of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some eateries are attempting to extend outdoor dining into the colder winter months...
Got Leftover Meds? Ditch Them at Pharmacy Drop Boxes
- Robert Preidt
- November 19, 2020
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Medication drop boxes at pharmacies are a safe and secure way for people to dispose of unwanted drugs, but many people are unaware of them, a new study finds.
Medications placed in the drop boxes are collected and typically incinerated or disposed of as hazardous waste.<...
Thin Ice: Global Warming May Be Raising Drowning Risks
- Cara Murez
- November 18, 2020
- Full Page
More children and young adults are drowning in winter lakes because of warming temperatures that create unstable lake ice, a new study finds.
A team of international researchers examined several decades of data, including 4,000 drownings and population information from t...
FDA Approves First Rapid COVID Test for Home Use
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- November 18, 2020
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The first rapid coronavirus test that can be taken at home with results delivered in 30 minutes was cleared for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.
The simple nasal swab test, developed by Lucira Health, requires a prescription and people u...
Chinese COVID Vaccine Appears Safe, Effective
- Robert Preidt
- November 18, 2020
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A Chinese COVID-19 vaccine seems to be safe and effective, early trial results suggest, but one expert says the findings should be regarded with caution.
The CoronaVac vaccine is based on inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus. It was tested in a phase 1/2 clinical trial that incl...
Are You Feeling 'Pandemic Fatigue'?
- Cara Murez
- November 18, 2020
- Full Page
As COVID-19 case numbers surge across the United States, some people are experiencing pandemic fatigue after many months of social distancing, mask wearing and quarantines.
Experts from Penn State Health stressed the importance of continued vigilance and following estab...
Answers to Your Questions About Face Masks
- Steven Reinberg
- November 17, 2020
- Full Page
Face masks are a key tool in the fight against the coronavirus, but many people wonder if it's safe to wear a mask for a prolonged period. Some also question whether a mask can restrict oxygen intake or cause a buildup of carbon dioxide.
"As a pulmonologist, I can assure...
Deadly New Ebola-Like Disease Emerges in Bolivia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2020
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A deadly South American virus that causes Ebola-like bleeding can spread human-to-human, public health officials have learned from its second-ever outbreak.
Public health investigators have reconstructed the path by which the Chapare virus spread from person to person du...
Large Study Finds Blacks, Asians More Vulnerable to COVID
- Robert Preidt
- November 13, 2020
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Black and Asian people in the United States and the United Kingdom have significantly higher odds of COVID-19 infection compared to white people, a large research review finds.
The study authors analyzed data from more than 18 million COVID-19 patients who were part of 5...
Smoking Bans Don't Work If Not Enforced, NYC Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg
- November 5, 2020
- Full Page
Although New York City has banned smoking in its public housing, exposure to secondhand smoke hadn't declined a year later, a new study finds.
The reasons might include delays in promotion and enforcement, researchers said. These include not putting up signs, training bu...
Got Election Anxiety? Experts Have Coping Tips
- Cara Roberts Murez
- October 27, 2020
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It may be no surprise that this year's presidential election is taking a toll on the mental health of Americans.
In a new Harris Poll survey, conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association, 68% of U.S. adults said the 2020 election is a sig...
Fading Sense of Smell Could Signal Higher Death Risk in Older Adults
- Cara Roberts Murez
- October 26, 2020
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If you're a senior who can't smell onions, smoke, chocolate or natural gas, it's time to see your doctor.
Seniors who lose their sense of smell -- which doctors call olfactory dysfunction -- have higher odds of dying from all causes within five years, new research show...