THURSDAY, June 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Children who have had COVID-19 aren’t protected against the Omicron variant, but vaccination does cut their chances of infection, a new study shows. “I hear parents say, ‘Oh, my kid had COVID last year,’” said senior study co-author Dr. Adrienne Randolph, from BostonContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding may literally help your baby breathe more easily, according to new research that found the longer an infant is fed mother’s milk exclusively, the lower the baby’s chances of developing asthma. “Breastfeeding for at least six months was the most protective but,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Not every woman is ready to become a mom in her late teens, 20s or even by her mid-30s, but a natural decline in fertility can make it more difficult to have a baby at age 40 and beyond. Now, a new studyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The APOE4 gene is the most powerful genetic factor driving a person’s risk for developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. “It probably increases your risk two or threefold if you have one APOE4 copy, and if you have two APOE4 copies, it probably increases yourContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a classic case of male machismo jeopardizing health: A new survey finds many American men believe they’re healthier than other men and don’t bother with annual checkups, even though a yearly exam can catch health problems in the early stages. The onlineContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The percussive skill needed to bang out rhythms on a drum may help improve socializing, inhibition control and focus among teens with autism, new research suggests. The finding follows work with 36 teens with an autism spectrum disorder. Half were randomly chosen toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior and walking to the mailbox takes longer than it used to, new research suggests you might want to ask your doctor to check your thinking skills. The study included nearly 17,000 adults over 65 and found those who walkContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re having trouble finding infant formula for your baby due to the nationwide shortage, do not turn to homemade recipes, an expert warns. “Even the best intentions can have devastating results,” said Dr. Diane Calello, a pediatrician and director of the NewContinue Reading
Could beating drums help beat autism? The percussive skill needed to bang out rhythms on a drum seem to help improve socializing, inhibition control and focus among teens with autism, a new study found. Read more A mutant gene might hold key to Alzheimer’s treatment. An international research team hasContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Frailty exams are recommended for older adults who have blood cancer, and new research shows they can be done virtually, not just in person. While the screenings are typically conducted at a clinic or doctor’s office, that became a challenge during the pandemicContinue Reading