WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — They once ruled the planet, but even the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex could suffer from bone disease, new research shows. Scientists used imaging to examine the lower left jaw of a fossilized T. rex skeleton discovered in Montana in 2010. The skeleton, which isContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Americans who are vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 should have enough antibody protection to prevent severe illness if they become infected with the new Omicron variant, White House COVID response officials said Tuesday. Omicron has caused concern among medical experts due to aContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The often debilitating condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome appears to be common among COVID-19 long-haulers. That’s the key takeaway from a fresh look at patients who continue to struggle with severe fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, muscle aches and pains long afterContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Tuesday voted narrowly to recommend emergency use of Merck’s new antiviral pill to help prevent severe COVID-19 in high-risk patients. By a 13-10 count, the panelists recommended molnupiravir for use by older COVID-19 patientsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Several Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and hygiene products have been voluntarily recalled in the United States due to the presence of the cancer-causing chemical benzene, Proctor & Gamble says. Benzene exposure can occur by inhalation, orally and through the skin.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Coffee lovers know a steaming cup of java can quickly deliver energy and mental clarity every morning, but new research suggests it may also guard against Alzheimer’s disease in the long run. “Worldwide, a high proportion of adults drink coffee every day, makingContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older blood thinners, especially when taken in combination with daily low-dose aspirin, are associated with a higher risk of brain bleeds and death after hospital discharge in patients treated for head injury, new research shows. The risk fell when patients were taking oneContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Moderate to heavy drinking over an extended period may increase the risk of a dangerous type of irregular heartbeat in adults under 40, according to a new study from South Korea. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, occurs when the heart’s upper chambersContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Michael Capalbo was standing in an aisle at the pharmacy chain where he was a manager when he felt an intense burning sensation raging across his chest from shoulder to shoulder. He texted his supervisor. She rushed to call 911 andContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday that its antibody cocktail, which is used widely to treat COVID-19 patients, may be less effective against the Omicron variant. The company noted that prior analyses suggest that its monoclonal antibody cocktail, and similar drugs, could lose effectiveness againstContinue Reading