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Public Health (Page 66)

Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director

2023-06-16
By: Exporter
On: June 16, 2023
In: Public Health

FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The White House announced Friday that a former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services will be named the next leader of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Former North Carolina Health Secretary Dr. Mandy CohenContinue Reading

Black Patients Face Greater Risks From Leg Artery Blockages

2023-06-16
By: Exporter
On: June 16, 2023
In: Heart / Cardiovascular, Public Health

FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study has unearthed significant racial disparities in both treatment and outcomes for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Black patients with this condition, where plaque builds up in the arteries of the legs, were more likely to have a stroke, heart attack orContinue Reading

FDA Advisers Say Next Round of COVID Booster Shots Should Target an XBB Variant

2023-06-15
By: Exporter
On: June 15, 2023
In: Public Health, Vitamins / Drugs

THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend that COVID booster shots be updated for the fall to protect solely against one of the three XBB variants that have taken hold in the United States.Continue Reading

Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans, and It’s Harming Care: Poll

2023-06-15
By: Exporter
On: June 15, 2023
In: General Health, Health Insurance, Public Health

THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A majority of insured Americans have struggled with a wide array of stumbling blocks when trying to get coverage for their health care needs, a new national survey shows. All told, the KFF report uncovered numerous obstacles to coverage with all types ofContinue Reading

Loving, Supportive Daycare Tied to Better Grades Years Later

2023-06-15
By: Exporter
On: June 15, 2023
In: Kids' Health, Parenting, Public Health

THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could high-quality child care for young children translate into better grades in math and science? Yes, says new research that found children with caregivers who provided both warmth and mental stimulation go on to do better in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)Continue Reading

Race, Income Affect Your Risk for a Food Allergy

2023-06-15
By: Exporter
On: June 15, 2023
In: Allergy / Respiratory, Public Health

FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While food allergies have not historically been top of mind for racial and ethnic minorities, new research shows that Hispanic, Black and Asian communities all face a higher prevalence of these issues. Money also mattered: In households where incomes were higher, at moreContinue Reading

FDA Proposes Tougher Rules for Tattoo Providers to Curb Contaminated Inks

2023-06-15
By: Exporter
On: June 15, 2023
In: Infectious Disease, Public Health

THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Regulators want your next tattoo to be as safe as it is trendy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a draft of new guidance aimed at helping manufacturers and distributors of tattoo inks prevent microbial contamination. “With about 30% of peopleContinue Reading

Traveler’s Diarrhea: Symptoms & How to Get Relief

2023-06-14
By: Exporter
On: June 14, 2023
In: Gastrointestinal Problems, Public Health

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A bout of traveler’s diarrhea can really put a damper on your vacation. Here, experts break down what traveler’s diarrhea is, including its causes, symptoms and treatment, so you can get back to enjoying your trip as quickly as possible. What is traveler’sContinue Reading

FDA Advisers Meet to Decide Next COVID Booster Shot

2023-06-14
By: Exporter
On: June 14, 2023
In: Public Health, Vitamins / Drugs

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 boosters may be offered this fall, but first scientists need to determine what strains to target and who should receive the shots. Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are slated to meet Thursday to discuss plans for fall, a decisionContinue Reading

Black Americans’ Risk for MS May Be Higher Than Thought

2023-06-14
By: Exporter
On: June 14, 2023
In: Neurological, Public Health

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For years, multiple sclerosis was seen as a disease that largely affects white people. But a new study finds that it’s much more common among Black Americans than previously believed. Researchers found that in 2010, an estimated 3 out of every 1,000 BlackContinue Reading

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