WEDNESDAY, Oct. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is dropping its foreign travel advisories for COVID. The agency explained that because so many countries have stopped tracking their COVID cases, it can no longer accurately calculate health risks to travelers. Going forward, the CDC will only post travel… read on > read on >
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Get Ready for Those Fall Allergies
Allergy sufferers know that symptoms don’t just appear in spring or summer. Fall, too, can bring about sneezing and trouble breathing, as can volatile weather patterns. “People frequently experience allergy symptoms in the fall even if they are mainly allergic to pollens in the spring and summer,” said Dr. David Corry. He is a professor… read on > read on >
After Ian’s Destruction: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
The devastation left by one of the strongest hurricanes to hit Florida in years is immense. But residents flooded out of their homes by Hurricane Ian must be cautious when they return, federal experts warn. First off, always assume there’s potential risk from electricity or gas leaks, say experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease… read on > read on >
Hurricanes Threaten Many U.S. Coastal Hospitals With Serious Flooding
As Hurricane Ian slams Florida, a new study finds that many hospitals positioned near the Gulf and East Coasts are vulnerable to severe flooding from such storms. Ian struck the West Coast of Florida Wednesday and careened toward the East Coast. It’s then expected to veer north. Researchers found that even relatively weak hurricanes pose… read on > read on >
Experts Issue Warning About Carbon Monoxide Dangers Ahead of Hurricane Ian
As Florida and nearby states brace for the potential impact of Hurricane Ian, residents in the storm’s path should also think about the hazards they may face in its aftermath. If high winds take out your electricity, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) offers tips for staying safe. First, be cautious about using a… read on > read on >
Canada to Remove All COVID Border Restrictions Oct. 1
All COVID travel restrictions in Canada will be gone starting on Oct. 1, health officials announced Tuesday. Both international and domestic travelers to the country will be able to give up such pandemic mainstays as submitting mandatory health information through ArriveCAN when entering the country and proof of vaccination or COVID-19 testing prior to or… read on > read on >
Thousands of U.S. Kids Have Died Riding ATVs, Many More Sent to ERs
Pediatric surgeon Dr. Rony Marwan has seen way too many kids who have been seriously injured in all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents. “My kids are not allowed to ride in ATVs because of the horrific things I have seen,” said Marwan, who works at University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia. Every hour, four kids go… read on > read on >
Japan to Drop COVID Restrictions, Ease Entry for Tourists
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Japan announced plans Thursday to relax tight COVID travel restrictions, making it easier for tourists to return to the country. Independent tourists can begin traveling to Japan on Oct. 11. Some tour groups had already been allowed. The country will also end a cap on tourist numbers, as… read on > read on >
A Hotter World Can Worsen Heart Failure
Climate change could spell trouble for those with heart failure, a new study suggests. When the temperatures soared in France during the summer of 2019, the heat wave appears to have worsened the conditions of heart failure patients, researchers report. “The finding is timely, given the heat waves again this year,” said study author Dr.… read on > read on >
Canada May Soon Drop COVID Vaccine Requirement for International Travelers
If you haven’t had a COVID vaccine, you can’t travel to Canada, but that could change soon. The vaccine requirement for foreign nationals in that country is likely to be eliminated by the end of September, the Associated Press reported, citing an official close to the matter who wasn’t authorized to speak about it. That… read on > read on >