THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Early in the pandemic, some were concerned that breast cancer treatments that weaken the immune system might increase a person’s risk of catching or dying from COVID-19. Now, new research shows that women who have these treatments are no more likely to becomeContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 caused nearly 1 million excess deaths in 29 wealthy nations in 2020, with the United States claiming the highest number, researchers report. Excess deaths refer to the number of deaths above what’s expected during a given time period. Overall, there were anContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Two-thirds of spinal fractures suffered by American children and teens occur in car crashes when they aren’t wearing seat belts, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data on more than 34,500 U.S. patients younger than 18 who suffered spinal fractures between 2009 andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Use of the opioid overdose reversing medication naloxone has declined in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found. The study authors said their findings suggest that people with opioid misuse disorders may be facing a dangerous decrease in access to naloxone.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There’s some reassuring news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS): Having the neurological disease won’t affect health outcomes if breast cancer strikes. “Although multiple sclerosis and its complications remain the most common cause of death in people with MS, cancer is the secondContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More lower-income Americans are surviving cancer due to expanded Medicaid health care coverage, a new study shows. Researchers found a link between long-term survival of patients newly diagnosed with cancer — across all stages and types of the disease — and expanded MedicaidContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — One morning when she was 24, Andrea Paez woke up to find dark red blood on her pillow. She felt exhausted and nauseous, with a pounding headache. Looking in the mirror, she realized the blood had come from her nose. AndreaContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Misplacing keys. Forgetting names. Struggling to find the right word. Walking into a room and forgetting why. Are these early signs of dementia? Or normal signs of aging? It all depends on the circumstances, health experts say. To distinguish between changesContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The fully vaccinated will soon be welcome to visit countries in the European Union, officials there announced Wednesday. The new measures for tourists and other travelers could take effect as early as next week, The New York Times reported. Visitors will be allowedContinue Reading
California Won’t Ease Mask Rules For at Least a Month It will be at least another month before California loosens its mask rules, the state’s health director said Monday. Residents will have to keep wearing masks and social distancing indoors until June 15, the date when Gov. Gavin Newsom hasContinue Reading