On Wednesday 14 October, WHO will launch new guidance: Ethics & vector-borne diseases. The guidance document is a culmination of more than three years of work and will be a valuable new tool to support global efforts to prevent and control vector-borne diseases (VBDs). VBDs are a major contributor to […]
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Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Cara Roberts MurezHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) Off-road vehicles are meant for exactly that — riding on rough terrain including mud, sand and uneven ground. A new study found that combining two questionable ideas — driving all-terrain and other […]
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) Accidents happen, and being prepared for an emergency room visit could help speed treatment and reduce anxiety if the need occurs, an expert says. The first step is determining which ER you want to use in the event of a sudden or severe illness […]
Latest Women’s Health News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) Having surgery for benign breast conditions won’t harm a woman’s future ability to breastfeed, new research suggests. The study included 85 women, aged 18 to 45. Fifteen had a prior history of benign breast conditions, including cysts, benign […]
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) Continuous positive airway pressure treatment, commonly known as CPAP, can lower heart disease risk in people with prediabetes, according to a new study. In prediabetes, blood sugar levels are above normal but not high enough to be considered diabetes. CPAP is used to treat […]
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2020 After starting a drug that’s officially approved to treat a type of blood cancer, a young man with type 1 diabetes was able to stop using insulin. He’s been off insulin since August 2018 — more than two years. Dr. Lisa Forbes […]
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) You may think your dog is gazing lovingly at your face, but a new study suggests that’s not the case. Hungarian researchers say dogs‘ brains may not process faces the same way human brains do. Faces are such an important part of communication for […]
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2020 — Eli Lilly and Co. is seeking U.S. approval for emergency use of an experimental antibody therapy for COVID-19. The request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is based on partial clinical trial findings suggesting the drug reduced symptoms, the amount of virus, hospitalizations and […]
Latest Mental Health News By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) While opioids were grabbing the headlines, cocaine overdose deaths in the United States have marched upward, nearly tripling over five years, a new government report shows. After a period of stability, cocaine-induced deaths rose […]
By Robin Foster and E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday that it is seeking emergency approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an experimental antibody cocktail given to President Donald Trump shortly after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. Hours before […]