THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Clear shields that cover in front of the face have been a fairly frequent sight since the COVID-19 pandemic began. They’re worn with or without a mask on the nose and mouth. Though these face shields do offer some protection, none of 13Continue Reading
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While the herpes virus that causes lip sores is common today, it has been difficult for scientists to find traces of it among ancient remains. Now, researchers report they have uncovered and sequenced four ancient herpes virus genomes for the first time. WhatContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After contracting COVID-19 last week, President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus and ended his isolation period. In a tweet posted Wednesday morning, President Joe Biden shared a photo of his negative test and added, “Back to the Oval.” “Thanks toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With 19,000 cases now reported in 75 countries, the World Health Organization declared the monkeypox outbreak a global “public health emergency,” its highest level of health alert. The day after that announcement, New York City’s Bronx High School of Science opened its doorsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Two new studies strongly suggest that COVID-19 most likely began with a jump to humans from animals sold at the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China. It’s not clear from what type of animal the virus jumped to a human, but the firstContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As monkeypox continues to spread, with nearly 3,500 cases now reported in the United States, the Biden administration is weighing whether to declare the outbreak a public health emergency. The administration may also name a White House coordinator to supervise the response, allContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Everyone in the United States knows someone — often multiple someones — who have been reinfected with COVID-19. Despite vaccines, boosters and natural immunity, the highly infectious Omicron variant appears capable of getting around whatever protection you might have gained against SARS-CoV-2. EvenContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Monkeypox, which has now spread to 75 countries and sickened at least 16,000 people, has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). The declaration came after WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus overruled a panel of advisorsContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure — and that alone more than doubles their odds of being hospitalized if they are infected with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, a new study revealed. This was true even in people whoContinue Reading
SATURDAY, July 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When weather gets hot and people start jumping into a pool, lake or ocean, cases of swimmer’s ear are likely to climb, but one expert says there are steps you can take to avoid the painful condition. The best prevention is a simpleContinue Reading