MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hito Bazan never knew how much he’d appreciate every breath he takes until one day he couldn’t do it. The Houston police officer awoke one morning not able to eat, walk, talk or even breathe after three months in the hospital with COVID-19Continue Reading
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – General Mills has recalled four varieties of its Gold Medal flour because of concerns over potential contamination with salmonella. The recalled flour has “better if used by” dates of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024, according to the U.S. Food and DrugContinue Reading
Suicide rates among U.S. adolescents doubled in 10 years. Suicide rates among 13- and 14-year-old Americans were on the rise between 2008 and 2018, and suicide is now the No. 1 cause of death in this age group, a new report finds. Read more Could long COVID change brain activity?Continue Reading
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While COVID-19’s toll on health and wellness has been obvious, the virus has also hit people in the wallet. A new study links surviving COVID to financial challenges later, especially for folks who were hospitalized with the virus. “More than half of AmericansContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Like people, man’s best friend can get dementia with aging. And these older dogs sleep less deeply when they develop the condition, just as people with Alzheimer’s disease do, according to research that included problem-solving tasks and brain wave measurements. “Our study isContinue Reading
SUNDAY, April 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drowning isn’t always accompanied by the stereotypical flailing and cries for help. It can happen wherever there’s water, including streams, lakes, water parks, bathtubs and even toilets. It’s also often preventable, according to an expert from Penn State Health, who offered tips forContinue Reading
SATURDAY, April 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients who’ve had surgery should ease back into movement and exercise. These efforts may be small, but they’re better than nothing, according to one surgeon who emphasized the importance of listening to your body. “The most important thing is patient comfort. After surgery,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new antibody drug to help fight COVID-19 infection in immune-compromised people may be available by the end of the year. AstraZeneca said Thursday that its treatment, called AZD3152, appears to work in all variants to date, potentially providing necessary armor for immunocompromisedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Half of the cells in your body aren’t human — and a new study suggests that many critical to your health oscillate by the hour, day and even the season. The human body contains about 40 trillion bacteria, viruses and fungi, creating aContinue Reading
Language barriers, cultural differences and systemic health inequities are among the reasons many Latino people, particularly men, avoid doctor visits – and that could lead to dire outcomes, experts warn.Continue Reading