MONDAY, Dec. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Taking to the skies for a long-awaited holiday? Choose your seat on the plane wisely and don’t overlook familiar steps like keeping your mask on to reduce your odds for getting COVID-19 or another contagious disease, experts suggest. “Spacing is an obvious challengeContinue Reading
Could a high-fiber diet help boost cancer survival? People undergoing immune-boosting therapy for advanced melanoma may respond better to treatment if they eat a high-fiber diet, a new study hints.The research offers early evidence of the role of the gut microbiome in the effectiveness of cancer therapy. Read more U.S.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Starting Dec. 31, the United States will lift travel restrictions from eight countries in southern Africa. The restrictions were first announced in late November in response to concerns about Omicron, the new highly contagious variant of COVID-19. Omicron was spotted first in southernContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Add heat waves to the many health threats facing homeless people. Last year, the United States had 580,000 homeless people — 28% of them in California, where seven in 10 live outdoors. That’s nearly nine times more than in any other state. “TheContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Dec. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Don’t let a picture-perfect snowfall turn deadly. Shoveling snow can cause heart attacks or sudden cardiac arrest in folks with heart conditions and even in those who are unaware that they have heart disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns. “Shoveling snow isContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Dec. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Give yourself and your loved ones the gifts of health and safety this holiday season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests. The agency outlines 12 ways to do that, beginning with a reminder that washing your hands with soap andContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Healthy looking facial hair starts with healthy skin – even if you’re Santa. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests some tips to prevent dandruff, ingrown hair, acne and itch under beards, goatees and mustaches, whether you’ve been growing facial hair for a longContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Tempting as it is to mingle with friends and relatives, anyone with cancer should take extra precautions this holiday season to avoid COVID-19. Their families also need to be cautious to help protect them, experts say. Yale Cancer Center reminds people who areContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It’s clear that COVID-19 has killed many hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. Less clear is its impact on other health issues, which will be felt in the years to come. Liver disease is projected to be one of those,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Meat eaters are far more apt to choose plant-based foods at restaurants if menus are at least 75% vegetarian, according to a new study. Along with the health benefits, British researchers said getting more people to eat plant-based foods could help fight climateContinue Reading