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16 May
Long-term Exposure to Wildfires Increases Cancer Risk, Study Finds
People who live near wildfires face higher risk for lung cancer and brain tumors, researchers say.
07 Feb
Calling a Food 'Light' in Calories May Backfire
A new study finds people eat more when a meal is labeled ‘light’ as opposed to ‘filling’.
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Safer Roadways Could Save 540,000 Lives a Year Worldwide
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2022
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Traffic accidents kill about 1.35 million people around the world each year.
As the United Nations convenes a meeting on global road safety, new research suggests that if nations focused on key safety measures, about 540,000 lives a year could be saved.
"The death ...
Many Parents Ignore Fireworks Safety
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2022
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Many U.S. parents don't take proper precautions to protect their children from fireworks-related burns and injuries, claims a new survey released just ahead of the Fourth of July.
Kids Can Suffer Severe Injuries at Trampoline Parks
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2022
- Full Page
Bouncing on a trampoline is always risky, but kids are more likely to suffer serious injuries at a trampoline center than at home, according to researchers who are calling for mandatory safety standards at the centers.
U.S. emergency departments treat nearly 100,000 chil...
Feds Warn of Bedrails That Can Entrap; 3 Deaths Reported
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2022
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At least three elderly Americans suffocated after getting trapped in Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bedrails, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says anyone who has the rails should stop using them immediately.
1 Dirty Pool, Many Cases of E. Coli: Summer's Swimming Danger
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2022
- Full Page
As the weather warms and families flock to pools, dirty water may dampen the fun.
Swimmers at a Pennsylvania community pool learned that the hard way when in June 2021 more than a dozen kids were seriously sickened by two types of bacteria,
Mystery of Hepatitis Cases in Kids Deepens as CDC Probe Continues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2022
- Full Page
Evidence continues to mount that a specific strain of adenovirus could be implicated in a wave of American children who've developed acute hepatitis of unknown origin, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Friday.
"The evidence is accumulating th...
U.S. Pedestrians Dying at Highest Rate in 40 Years
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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U.S. pedestrian deaths in 2021 were the highest in four decades, with an average of 20 deaths every day, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.
An estimated 7,485 pedestrians were killed in 2021, which was 12% more than in 2020, preliminary data show.
...
COVID Rules Don't Apply: Narcissists Shun Masks, Vaccines
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2022
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Narcissists' belief that it's 'all about them' can make them less likely to wear a mask or get vaccinated during the pandemic, a new study shows.
Researchers analyzed data gathered from 1,100 U.S. adults in March 2021. They were asked about their mask use and vaccination...
Experts Weigh in on CDC's New Forecasting Center for Infectious Diseases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2022
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Back in December, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held a detailed briefing to warn public health officials about an emerging COVID variant dubbed Omicron.
Officials were incredibly specific, said Lori Tremmel Freeman, CEO of the National Association o...
Winter Storms Bring Carbon Monoxide Danger to Homes
- Robert Preidt
- February 3, 2022
- Full Page
With winter storms roaring through much of the United States this week, millions of Americans may face power outages that could put them at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and fires as they try to keep warm, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns.
When the p...
EPA to Restore Rule Limiting Mercury Pollution From Power Plants
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- February 1, 2022
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Enforcement of a rule limiting power plant emissions of mercury and other hazardous pollutants will be resumed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday.
It's the latest move by the Biden administration to reinstate environmental protections lifted by th...
Young Americans Lost Almost 1.5 Million Years of Life to Opioids Between 2015 and 2019
- Robert Preidt
- February 1, 2022
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The U.S. drug epidemic continues its death march, with new research showing American teens and young adults have lost nearly 1.5 million years of life due to drug overdose deaths in recent years.
Watchdog Group Says HHS Not Ready to Battle Future Health Crises
- Cara Murez
- January 28, 2022
- Full Page
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is falling down on the job when it comes to dealing with numerous public health crises, a nonpartisan government watchdog said Thursday.
This includes its communications to the public and healthcare providers, coordinatin...
COVID Restrictions Eased in England
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2022
- Full Page
Numerous COVID restrictions will be dropped in England because government experts believe the Omicron variant "has now peaked nationally," British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday.
As of Jan. 27, COVID-19 passes will no longer be needed to enter large-scale ev...
Worried About Omicron? Expert Offers Tips on Going Out Safely
- Robert Preidt
- January 14, 2022
- Full Page
As the Omicron variant rages across the United States, an expert outlines how to reduce your risk of getting infected with COVID-19.
Be cautious when it comes to social activities and consider the amount of risk you're willing to accept in order to get together with othe...
New Worry: 'Flurona,' When COVID Meets the Flu
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2022
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It's a COVID phenomenon that had, until now, gone relatively unnoticed: You can be infected with COVID-19 and the flu at the same time.
Thanks to the internet, it even has a name -- "flurona." And it will likely happen much more often this particular winter, as the flu s...
Members of Biden's Transition Team Call for New COVID Plan
- Cara Murez
- January 6, 2022
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Former members of President Joe Biden's transition team are calling for a new long-term strategy that envisions a world in which humans learn to live with the new coronavirus.
Six former advisers published three opinion articles Thursday in the
Why It's a Bad Idea to Try to Get COVID
- Cara Murez
- January 5, 2022
- Full Page
COVID-19 infection isn't a game, and you shouldn't try to get it on purpose -- not even the supposedly "mild" Omicron variant of the virus.
It's a high-risk strategy for yourself, for public health and the economy, medical experts agreed.
“You'd be crazy to try t...
N95 Masks: A Must-Have With Omicron, But Fakes Abound
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2021
- Full Page
You're watching the Omicron variant race around the world and think it might be time to upgrade your mask to a gold-standard N95 or K-N95 model. A quick search on Google should find you one, right?
Not so fast, experts say.
According to Anne Miller, executive direc...
Flavored Vapes Still in Stores Despite Federal Ban
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2021
- Full Page
Kid-friendly flavored e-cigarettes are still widely available online and in stores, despite a federal judge's ruling that should have pulled the products off store shelves by early September, a new report shows.
The judge's ruling follows on U.S. Food and Drug Administr...
Early Strain of COVID-19 Spread Fast Because First Symptom Was Cough: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 27, 2021
- Full Page
The COVID virus strain circulating in the United States during the pandemic's first wave spread so fast because it most often started with a cough, according to a new study.
It's likely that people with that strain -- D614G -- coughed and spread the virus before they wer...
How Long Do Lockdowns Keep People at Home?
- Robert Preidt
- December 27, 2021
- Full Page
Lockdowns keep people home for a few weeks, but they lose their luster after a few months, claims a new study that comes as many countries consider a return to lockdowns to slow the renewed spread of
Formaldehyde in the Workplace Tied to Later Brain Issues
- Robert Preidt
- December 23, 2021
- Full Page
Long-term workplace exposure to formaldehyde may prompt thinking and memory problems later in life, new research suggests.
Formaldehyde is a gas used in making wood and chemical produ...
City Living Is Hotter With Urban 'Heat Penalty'
- Robert Preidt
- December 22, 2021
- Full Page
Summer can sizzle in the city, but a new report finds urban living is getting hotter than ever before.
The research shows
Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- December 17, 2021
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In an effort to further lower lead levels in drinking water, the Biden administration on Thursday announced $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal and tighter lead limits.
The new, tougher limits to be imposed by the Environmental Protection Agen...
CDC Panel Advises That Other Vaccines Be Preferred Over J&J Shot
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- December 16, 2021
- Full Page
Following continued reports of a rare but life-threatening clotting condition linked to the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, a federal advisory panel on Thursday recommended that the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna shots be the preferred choices for Americans.
CDC Vaccine Panel to Again Weigh Safety of J&J COVID Shot
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- December 16, 2021
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Following continued reports of a rare but life-threatening clotting condition linked to the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, a federal advisory panel will meet Thursday to once again weigh the safety of the shot.
Carbon Monoxide From Generators Can Be Silent Killer After Disasters
- Cara Murez
- December 15, 2021
- Full Page
The deadly tornadoes that devastated communities in multiple states this past weekend have destroyed many homes and left others without power.
But if people turn to generators to manage in the aftermath, they should use caution, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commissi...
Report Finds World Ill-Prepared for Next Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- December 10, 2021
- Full Page
The world isn't ready to prevent or deal with another pandemic because many nations aren't taking the necessary steps to prepare for what is likely an inevitable future scenario, a new report shows.
The Global Health Security (GHS) index -- an assessment of preparedness ...
Omicron May Overcome Prior COVID Infection
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- December 3, 2021
- Full Page
People who've already had COVID-19 have a higher risk of reinfection with the Omicron coronavirus variant than with earlier variants, new research shows.
The South African scientists who reported the findings believe that vaccination will have the power to stop severe i...
Vials Found in Lab Contained Vaccine, not Smallpox Virus: CDC
- Robert Preidt
- November 19, 2021
- Full Page
There was no smallpox virus in frozen vials recently discovered at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Instead of the variola virus that causes smallpox, lab tests showed that the vials contained...
Vials With Smallpox Labels Found at Vaccine Lab in Pennsylvania: CDC
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 18, 2021
- Full Page
Several frozen vials that were labeled "smallpox" have been discovered in a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
There is no indication that anyone was exposed to what was in the vials, the agency noted.
...
CDC Investigating Case of Monkeypox in Traveler From Nigeria
- Robert Preidt
- November 17, 2021
- Full Page
A case of monkeypox in a traveler who returned to the United States from Nigeria is being investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Maryland Department of Health.
The infected person is currently in isolation in Maryland.
Monkeypox is a rare but ...
9-Year-Old Becomes 10th Casualty of Astroworld's Crowd Surge
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 15, 2021
- Full Page
A young boy who was injured at the Astroworld Festival in Houston has become the 10th person to die from a huge crowd surge at the event.
Ezra Blount, 9, was trampled at the festival and had been placed in a medically induced coma in an attempt to deal with severe brain,...
WHO, CDC Warn of Measles Threat After 22 Million Infants Miss Shots During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 11, 2021
- Full Page
The world faces an increased risk of a measles outbreak because 22 million infants did not get their measles shots last year due to the pandemic, the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Wednesday.
They said that 3 million ...
White House Sets Jan. 4 Deadline for Large, Private U.S. Companies to Mandate Vaccines
- Robert Preidt
- November 4, 2021
- Full Page
Large U.S. companies have until Jan. 4, 2022 to ensure their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration said Thursday.
Unvaccinated workers must undergo weekly testing under the plan that applies to businesses with 100 or more employees and...
One Attitude Keeps Many From COVID Vaccine, Study Shows
- Robert Preidt
- October 28, 2021
- Full Page
Why do some people refuse to get vaccinated or wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19? The biggest driver of that decision is a belief that the virus poses no threat to them, a new international study suggests.
The researchers said their findings could help guide e...
Is Sheltering Under an Overpass Safe When Tornadoes Strike?
- Robert Preidt
- October 27, 2021
- Full Page
You're driving down the highway when a tornado warning is issued over your car radio. Is it safe to follow widespread advice and seek shelter under an overpass?
While the U.S. National Weather Service warns that the wind from a tornado can accelerate as it flows under th...
Walmart Recalls Room Spray for Rare Bacteria That Sickened 4, Killing 2
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- October 25, 2021
- Full Page
Walmart has recalled an aromatic room spray sold nationwide after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the presence of a "rare and dangerous" bacteria in the spray that's linked to four illnesses, including two deaths.
The retailer sold about 3,...
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...
Two-Thirds of Parents of Kids Ages 5-11 Plan to Get Them Vaccinated Against COVID: Poll
- Robert Preidt
- October 15, 2021
- Full Page
In some heartening news on the vaccine front, two-thirds of American parents of children ages 5 to 11 plan to get their youngsters vaccinated when COVID-19 shots are approved for that age group, a new survey shows.
"While we're encouraged to see that a majority of parent...
Pandemic Saw Rise in Kids Swallowing Magnets, Tiny Batteries
- Robert Preidt
- October 13, 2021
- Full Page
More kids swallowed small magnets and batteries in 2020 compared to previous years -- a worrisome surge that dovetailed with pandemic stay-at-home orders.
An analysis of data from more than 100 U.S. hospitals found that the number of kids 17 and younger who were treated ...
Going Cordless With Window Blinds Could Save Your Child's Life
- October 9, 2021
- Full Page
Blinds and window coverings might seem harmless, but their cords can be deadly for young children and infants.
The best way to keep children from becoming entangled in these cords is to replace your blinds with cordless versions, advises the Consumer Products Safety Comm...
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...
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 aden...
Booster Dose of J&J COVID Vaccine Increases Immunity
- Steven Reinberg
- September 21, 2021
- Full Page
Getting another shot of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine substantially increased its protection, the company announced Tuesday.
According to the results of a new clinical trial, two doses of the vaccine boosts immunity to 94% from the 74% offered by a single dose, ...
How Effective Is Your Homemade Mask?
- Steven Reinberg
- September 16, 2021
- Full Page
If you're making your own face mask to protect against COVID-19, three layers of cotton towel fabric are best, researchers from India report.
That recommendation comes after testing how best to block cough droplets moving at different rates, from mild to severe.
"O...
Why Aren't COVID Vaccines Getting to People Globally?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2021
- Full Page
The highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 has highlighted a fear shared by infectious disease experts worldwide: That increasingly dangerous mutations will continue to crop up until most people around the globe are vaccinated.
"There are going to be more varian...
Pet Dogs Can Alert Owners to Epileptic Seizures
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2021
- Full Page
Sit. Fetch. Stay.
Detect seizure.
Yes, you read that correctly.
While many dogs are adept at following basic instructions such as "sit" and "roll over" with some practice and the promise of a treat, new research shows dogs can detect seizures by scent up to a...