Israel will now offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to an expanded group of people, as it works to control a wave of the highly contagious Omicron variant. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Sunday that the country would provide vaccines to people over 60 and medical workers, Reuters reported. This is in addition… read on > read on >
Chatting with your doctor via video about your health issues works just as well as an in-person office visit, at least when it comes to managing chronic illnesses, a new review suggests. Replacing office visits with video checkups delivered results that were just as effective for patients being treated for conditions like diabetes, respiratory illnesses,… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the emergency use of Pfizer’s booster shot against COVID-19 for youths aged 12 to 15. The move comes as the Omicron variant spreads across the country and students return to classrooms following the holiday break. “Throughout the pandemic, as the virus that causes COVID-19 has continuously… read on > read on >
(HealthDay News) – New animal research offers a compelling explanation as to how the Omicron variant causes less severe disease than some of its predecessors: It seems to settle in the nose, throat and windpipe, rather than traveling down to the lungs. “It’s fair to say that the idea of a disease that manifests itself… read on > read on >
The best time during pregnancy to get a COVID-19 vaccine appears to be right now. A new study found that antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in nearly 1,400 women and their babies at the time of delivery didn’t vary dramatically based on when a woman got her vaccine during pregnancy. “Women often ask what is… read on > read on >
If the pandemic is causing you to lose sleep at night, you’re not alone. About 56% of Americans say they have what experts have dubbed “COVID-somnia,” an increase in sleep disturbances. Of people reporting these disturbances, 57% say they’re having trouble falling or staying asleep. About 46% are sleeping less; 45% are experiencing worse sleep;… read on > read on >
SUNDAY, Jan. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) – When it comes to routine health screenings, resolve to include a memory assessment in 2022. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers routine screenings that are both virtual and free every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The process is quick, taking about 10 to 15 minutes. It includes a series… read on > read on >
It’s clear that these last couple of years have been tough for a lot of people. So now that it’s the week when people make New Year’s resolutions, go easy on yourself. If you’d like to make a resolution, start small, the American Psychological Association (APA) suggests. By small, the goal should be one you… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, Dec.31, 2021When a sick child spends time in the intensive care unit, the impact lasts even after the hospital stay is over. Added to it are days, weeks, sometimes months out of school for the young patient and extended work absences for their primary caregivers. “Pediatric critical illness impacts a family’s health and well-being… read on > read on >
A certain gene mutation known as APOE4 has long been known to raise the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Now, researchers report it may also predispose people to increased susceptibility to COVID-19 infection and severe symptoms, including small brain bleeds. Researchers in Finland, where about one-third of people carry the APOE4 mutation, studied the link between… read on > read on >
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