TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Severely obese children who are unable to slim down should be eligible for weight loss surgery, a new study suggests. The gastric sleeve procedure is safe and effective long-term, said a research team that followed participants as young as 5 for a decade.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Strength training can help you lose weight, Australian researchers report. Their new study reports you can lose a percentage of body fat through strength training alone that is similar to weight loss through cardio or aerobics. “A lot of people think that ifContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More than 50% of American children have detectable blood lead levels, a new study reveals. And young children who live in places with lots of pre-1950s housing and low incomes have the greatest risk. “Public health authorities have worked commendably to reduce leadContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Exercise may help reduce symptoms of a common sleep disorder and improve brain function, a small study finds. Exercise training could be a useful supplemental treatment for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, the research showed. The condition isContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — 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 itContinue Reading
Had COVID before and think you’re immune? Think again: Not all infections are created equal, with antibody responses varying wildly, experts say. Read more Retirees who cruise the internet stay sharp: Those who logged on more often posted substantially higher scores on thinking tests. Why is the million-dollar question. ReadContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — 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 submitContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — 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 outbreaksContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Trying to fit soccer or Little League into your son’s busy schedule? Canadian researchers offer some compelling reasons to do so. Little boys who play sports are less apt to be anxious or depressed later in childhood and more likely to be activeContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In terms of healthy eating, timing is everything. That’s the word from researchers who claim the time of day that you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat. Having your meals in a consistent window of 8Continue Reading