SATURDAY, Sept. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) Dealing with acne can be especially difficult for people of color, a skin expert says. Acne affects up to 50 million people in the United States each year. For people of color, acne is often accompanied by dark spots or patches called hyperpigmentation. “Acne […]
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Latest Prevention & Wellness News MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Pine-Sol’s original cleaner has been added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s list of products that can kill the new coronavirus on frequently used surfaces. Tests by a third-party laboratory that showed the disinfectant can kill […]
SUNDAY, Sept. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) Nearly 6 in 10 U.S. parents say their children don’t get enough sleep on school nights, an American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) survey finds. It included more than 1,000 parents across the country with children between ages 5 and 18. Parents reported that […]
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) A slight decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2018 was due to a drop in supply of a dangerous opioid from China rather than federal government efforts, and was only temporary, a new study shows. “The U.S. […]
By Robin Foster and E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporters MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 As the U.S. coronavirus case count neared 200,000 on Monday, public health experts debated whether the spread of the virus will continue to slow or a new surge will come, as cold weather returns to much of the country. […]
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) Parents of kids with food allergies probably won’t be surprised to hear that Halloween is an especially risky time for their youngsters. A new study found that serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) triggered by peanuts jumped 85% when kids were trick […]
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) Despite the deep desire to help your dog age gracefully and stay mentally sharp, new research suggests that even the best diet and training won’t slow the ravages of time for your furry friend. Just like their human owners, dogs can experience thinking declines […]
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) The coronavirus pandemic could cause short-term decreases in life expectancy in many parts of the world, according to a new study. Using a computer model, the researchers concluded that infection rates of only 2% could cause a drop in life expectancy in countries where […]
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) The widely prescribed antibiotic azithromycin is being investigated as a COVID-19 treatment, but a new study warns it could increase the risk of heart problems. Researchers analyzed data from millions of patients (average age: 36) in the United States and found that azithromycin by […]
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) School districts across America are navigating exactly how to resume classes this fall, just as a new study warns that many students and teachers live in homes with people at high risk for severe COVID-19. “For many school districts, decisions over whether and how […]