THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Vaccinated health care workers with breakthrough COVID-19 infections shed less virus than those who are unvaccinated and infected, according to University of California, Los Angeles researchers. “SARS-CoV-2 viral loads are known to be a critical driver of transmission,” wrote authors led by Dr.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nearly a third of health care staff in U.S. hospitals were not vaccinated against COVID-19 as of mid-September, a new study shows. Researchers analyzed data on more than 3.3 million health care workers at more than 2,000 hospitals nationwide between Jan. 20 andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most people know that sun-sourced vitamin D is good for their bones. So could avoiding the sun to reduce skin cancer risk weaken your bones? A new study brings a reassuring answer: “Sun-protective” behavior — wearing long sleeves, seeking shade or using sunscreenContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — New government data confirms what many have suspected: The pandemic has prompted a record number of drug overdose deaths, with more than 100,000 Americans succumbing to addiction as COVID-19 raged across the country. That figure is almost 30% higher than the previous year,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A few cups of your favorite brew — coffee or tea — each day might help keep stroke and dementia at bay, a large new study suggests. For close to 14 years, scientists stacked up coffee and tea consumption against the risk ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Claire Wiedmaier experiences epileptic seizures so bad that she’s broken teeth while in their grip. “I have some fake teeth. I broke my two bottom front teeth,” said Wiedmaier, 23, of Ankeny, Iowa, who these days can expect to have at least fourContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A 3-D virtual reality system to treat back pain was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday. The EaseVRx system is a prescription device for at-home use that combines cognitive behavioral therapy and other behavioral methods to treat patients 18Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The first human clinical trial of a nasal vaccine to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is set to begin after nearly 20 years of research. This is a “remarkable milestone,” according to Dr. Howard Weiner, co-director of the Ann Romney Center forContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Family-based programs to encourage healthier eating and physical activity have long been regarded as an effective way to put children diagnosed as overweight or with obesity on a path to a better future. But new research suggests an added dividend: ParentsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration plans to invest billions to partner with industry to expand the nation’s ability to produce coronavirus vaccines, ensure domestic supply and help poor nations in their vaccination efforts. The goal of the plan, to be announced Wednesday, is to produceContinue Reading