MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Queen Elizabeth II has mild, cold-like symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Buckingham Palace. It added that despite the diagnosis on Sunday, the 95-year-old queen will continue with “light” duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week, the Associated Press reported.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating vegetables may not help protect you against heart disease, according to a new study that’s triggered strong reactions from critics. The analysis of the diets of nearly 400,000 British adults found that raw vegetables could benefit the heart, but not cooked vegetables.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If want to get more out of your next flu shot or COVID-19 vaccination, an early study hints at a simple way: Take a long, brisk walk afterward. Researchers found that when people exercised moderately for 90 minutes right after either vaccination, theirContinue Reading
New study will track dog’s longevity. Over 32,000 pooches are enrolled in a project aimed at figuring out why canines age at vastly different rates, and why some breeds fall prey to different illnesses. Read more Working out after COVID vaccine might boost your immunity. When people exercised for 90Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Emergency rooms across the country have seen a surge in the number of teenage girls dealing with eating and other disorders, including anxiety, depression and stress, during the pandemic, a new government report shows. The report offers up compelling evidence about the kindsContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that doctors should be cautious about giving newborns antibiotics because they can upset a baby’s gut microbiome — the balance of bacteria in their digestive systems. “We were surprised with the magnitude and duration of the effects of broad spectrumContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A type of skin cell that plays a significant role in fighting acne has been identified — a finding researchers say could lead to new ways to treat the common skin ailment Hair follicles have been known to be major factors in acneContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have discovered differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism that they say may improve diagnosis of the developmental disorder in girls. “We detected significant differences between the brains of boys and girls with autism, and obtained individualized predictions ofContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Feb. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When you break out in hives, you want relief fast. This common skin reaction is characterized by itchy bumps or raised, swollen patches. Fortunately, hives are usually harmless and short-lived, a Chicago dermatologist says. “A single hive tends to last for a fewContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Feb. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Navigating the health care system can be challenging, but an expert urges older people not to try to go it alone. “It’s common for someone who hasn’t had any health problems suddenly to be faced with their own issues and the need toContinue Reading