WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) More than two dozen types of animals that are often in close contact with people may be at risk of coronavirus infection, a new study suggests. This could threaten some endangered species and harm certain types of farms. In addition, some animals may act […]
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By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) In a rare bit of good news tied to the coronavirus pandemic, researchers say pediatric fractures plummeted by nearly 60% this past spring. Investigators say the finding likely reflects the sudden evaporation of organized sports and curtailed playground use due […]
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (American Heart Association News) Maybe it was the meme that pointed out how Shakespeare used his time in quarantine to write “King Lear.” Maybe it was all those photos of sourdough bread in your social media feed. Maybe you’re just […]
Latest Prevention & Wellness News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) Virtual follow-up care for surgical patients provides as much face time with doctors as in-person care, according to a new study. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many surgical patients are being offered virtual follow-up appointments instead of […]
By Robin Foster and E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporters WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) Following weeks of delay, the White House on Tuesday approved tough new rules for coronavirus vaccine developers that will make it unlikely that a vaccine will be approved before Election Day. The approval came only after the […]
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 Everyone agrees about the good news — folks whose asthma is spurred on by allergies don’t appear to have an increased risk of life-threatening illness if they contract COVID-19. “Asthma has not risen as one of the top comorbid diseases for worse […]
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) Facebook chatter from the anti-vaccination movement now frames the issue as one of civil liberties, a new study finds. As a COVID-19 vaccine gets closer to becoming a reality, opposition from so-called anti-vaxxer groups could become a political movement, researchers warn. For the study, […]
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) Leaking bacteria from the intestine triggers “creeping fat” that often occurs in people with Crohn’s disease, according to a new study. Creeping fat is abdominal fat that wraps around the intestines of patients with this type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It was unknown […]
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 (American Heart Association News) Drag queen Mutha Chucka is known for splashy costumes, striking hair and makeup, and humorous, politically pointed performances. A fixture of the San Francisco nightlife scene, Mutha has blossomed into a beloved celebrity, locally and beyond. “People embraced me, and I just […]
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) Girls who played after-school sports in elementary school seem to have fewer symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) once they reach middle school, a new study suggests. The research included both boys and girls, but the effect of sports on attention […]