WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — When Randy Fritz went to his primary care physician for a checkup, he hadn’t been to see his doctor in more than a decade, but he wasn’t concerned. Why would he be? He played tennis and racquetball regularly with nary aContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Since Russia invaded Ukraine, millions have fled their homes and sought refuge wherever they could find it. Each individual story is intensely personal, but mental health experts warn of a refugee crisis that risks leaving a nation of 43 million with deep psychologicalContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has become a humanitarian crisis. More than 3 million people have fled as refugees into neighboring countries, while thousands of civilians who remain in Ukraine have been injured by Russian shelling and missile attacks. In response, relief organizations haveContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that it has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve the emergency use of a second booster shot for Americans 65 and older. In a statement announcing its request, Pfizer relied on data from two studies outContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Landing in the hospital with a serious illness such as stroke can be one of the worst experiences of a person’s life. Why, then, do so few take advantage of a medical specialty aimed at easing pain and suffering during their hospital stay?Continue Reading
Ukraine’s refugees face massive mental health crisis. Stories from Ukrainians fleeing a nation under bombardment are highlighting a humanitarian crisis as millions flee across the border. Read more How you can help ease the health crisis in Ukraine. HealthDay has compiled a list of trustworthy agencies working right now inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ever since routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening tests have no longer been recommended, there has been a troubling rise in advanced prostate cancer cases in the United States, new research has found. The tests measure the amount of PSA in the blood, andContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to air pollution can wreak havoc on your lungs and heart, but new research suggests another vulnerability: It may increase your risk of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. For the study, the researchers analyzed health information on more than 81,000Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Homeopathy’s effectiveness may be significantly overestimated because most research supporting this form of complementary medicine is of poor quality, according to a new analysis. Homeopathy is a popular alternative to conventional medicine in many developed countries, including the United States, but remains highlyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The United States is keeping a close eye on rising COVID cases and hospitalizations in Britain, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday. Compared to the previous week, the United Kingdom saw a 48% increase in COVID-19 cases and a 17% rise in hospitalizations lastContinue Reading