MONDAY, Oct. 25Walmart has recalled an aromatic room spray sold nationwide after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the presence of a “rare and dangerous” bacteria in the spray that’s linked to four illnesses, including two deaths. The retailer sold about 3,900 bottles of Better Homes and Gardens’ Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy… read on > read on >
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Vaccinated People Less Likely to Die of Any Cause in Months After Shots: CDC
Not only are people vaccinated against COVID-19 less likely to die of that disease, they’re also less likely to die from any cause, a new study shows. Researchers compared 6.4 million people who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to 4.6 million people who received flu shots in recent years but weren’t vaccinated against COVID-19, CNN… read on > read on >
COVID Vaccination Does Not Raise Odds of Miscarriage: Study
COVID-19 vaccines don’t increase the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy, according to a study that adds to previous research showing the vaccines are safe for pregnant women. An international team analyzed data from several Norwegian health registries to assess the risk of miscarriage in the first trimester among women vaccinated against COVID-19. Information from… read on > read on >
Injuries From Bikes, Guns Rose During Lockdowns
In yet another example of the cost of the pandemic, a new study finds there were significant increases in bicycle- and gun-related injuries during coronavirus lockdowns in the United States, but a decrease in traffic injuries. Researchers analyzed data on more than 27,600 trauma cases at four Level I trauma centers in Orange County, Calif.;… read on > read on >
People With Autism at Higher Risk for Suicide, Self-Harm: Study
A significantly increased risk of self-harm and suicide among people with autism shows the need for programs to reduce that risk, researchers say. For their study, the investigators analyzed 31 studies on the link between autism and self-harm/suicide that were posted to five databases between 1999 and 2021. Overall, children and adults with autism had… read on > read on >
One Downside to Space Travel: Back Pain
You can ride a rocket into space to escape Earth, but one thing you might not escape is back pain. Back pain could turn out to be a major problem for the growing number of space travelers, and learning more about it could also benefit Earth-bound back patients, researchers say. Low gravity, the physical stress… read on > read on >
Nurses Have Suicidal Thoughts More Often Than Other Workers: Study
U.S. nurses think about suicide more often than other workers do, but are less likely to tell anyone about it, new research reveals. For the study, the researchers analyzed the responses of more than 7,000 nurses and nearly 5,200 other general workforce members who took part in a national poll on well-being that was conducted… read on > read on >
Pediatricians Offer Advice on Keeping Trick-or-Treaters Safe
As COVID-19 continues to grip the United States, parents need to plan ahead to keep their children safe on Halloween, experts say. Kids aged 12 and older are eligible for COVID shots, but many haven’t been vaccinated. Those under 12 aren’t yet eligible for vaccination. “Some families organized a family movie night, held virtual costume… read on > read on >
Pfizer Vaccine Prevents 91% of Symptomatic COVID in Young Children: FDA
Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is nearly 91% effective in preventing symptomatic illness in young children and brings no unexpected safety issues, according to a study posted Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Late Friday, the agency posted its analysis of data from Pfizer’s pediatric study and said that in nearly… read on > read on >
The No. 1 Cause of Halloween Injuries: Carving the Pumpkin
Your Jack-o’-Lantern may be more than scary — it could be dangerous. Pumpkin carving is the leading cause of injuries associated with Halloween, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Between October and November 2018 in the United States, 44% of Halloween-linked injuries were connected with pumpkin-carving activities. More than one-quarter of Halloween-related injuries… read on > read on >