Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Wednesday, July 14: U.S. drug overdose deaths jumped nearly 30% during pandemic. As stressors rose and treatment got tougher to get during the pandemic, fatal drug overdoses surged among Americans battling addictions. Experts say more must be done to help those struggling today.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The best way to prevent drowning in children and teens is to guard against the danger on multiple fronts, a leading pediatricians’ group says. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its “Prevention of Drowning” report online this week, which notes that aboutContinue Reading
Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Tuesday, July 13: Could raw dog food bring ‘superbug’ dangers? High-end raw food dog diets are all the rage, but new European research finds the presence of ‘superbug’ germs in many brands – bacteria that could make their way to owners. Read moreContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 13, 2021 (Healthday News) — Medicare launched a formal process on Monday that will determine whether the agency will cover Aduhelm, the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug whose high price tag and unproven benefits have prompted widespread controversy. Medicare’s announcement came the same day that leaders of two HouseContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 12, 2021 (Healthday News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s controversial approval of the Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm should be investigated by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock has said. The FDA approved Aduhelm even though an advisory panel of outside expertsContinue Reading
Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Monday, July 12: She’s helping vaccinated seniors get back out there. It’s a common phenomenon: Many seniors still feel hesitant to rejoin society even though they’re fully vaccinated. Octogenarian Sandra Banner is finding creative ways to help her peers overcome their fears. ReadContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There is “exponential growth” of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County as the Delta variant becomes the dominant strain, health officials there reported Thursday. Even though 60% of people older than 16 in the county have been fully vaccinated, the case rate roseContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Pope Francis’ treatment and recovery are proceeding as planned after his intestinal surgery on July 4, the Vatican said Friday in its daily medical update. It said the 84-year-old pontiff is walking, working and has celebrated mass at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (Healthday News) — No spectators will be allowed at the Olympic Games in Tokyo when they begin in two weeks, organizers announced Thursday. The decision came after a new state of emergency was declared in the city due to a sudden surge in coronavirus cases, TheContinue Reading
Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Friday, July 9: Pfizer/BioNTech seek approval for COVID booster. The companies behind a successful COVID vaccine say they’re already looking for approval for a booster shot. But the FDA, CDC and many experts say it’s uncertain a third dose will ever be needed.Continue Reading