Nosing Out Why Kids Are Less Harmed by COVID
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The nose appears to know when it comes to why children typically have milder cases of COVID-19 than seniors, a new study finds. Cells lining the inside of…
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The nose appears to know when it comes to why children typically have milder cases of COVID-19 than seniors, a new study finds. Cells lining the inside of…
And Not a Drop to Drink You might have come across the famous line, “Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink,” from Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” I remember…
Had Health Insurance Costs Remained Stable, Wages for the Average Family Could Have Increased by Nearly $9,000 a Year A recently published study in the medical journal JAMA Open Network analyzed the cost of employer-sponsored…
TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — People who’ve survived a heart attack and have been given a stent may be better off quitting low-dose aspirin a month after the procedure, a new study finds.…
AI: Yesterday’s Vision, Today’s Reality Once considered the stuff of sci-fi novels and movies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved beyond imagination. Its sudden prominence may surprise those not deeply immersed in the field. How did such…
TUESDAY, April 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A total eclipse of the sun is coming up next week, and many folks don’t know that watching it unprotected can cause permanent eye damage, a new survey…
Like a Total Eclipse Just over a week remains! On April 8, a total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of the US, promising to be significantly larger than the 2017 event. NASA reports that…
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co is announcing a temporary shortage of two of its insulin products. “The 10 mL [millilter] vials of Humalog® and Insulin Lispro Injection are…
A Million Dollars The 1990s hit “If I Had $1,000,000” by the Canadian band Barenaked Ladies remains one of their most iconic songs. Known for its witty and whimsical lyrics, the song playfully explores what…
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Two of America’s leading health organizations are highlighting a global rise in measles cases as yet another reason for families to make sure they get the measles vaccine.…
Health vs. Wealth The official start of spring on March 19th is rapidly approaching. But before the spring equinox, there is an important day many do not wish to miss – St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th!…
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration’s attacks on scientists didn’t shake Americans’ confidence in science, a new analysis shows. “The proportion of Americans with a low level of trust in scientific…
A Woman’s Place The old saying, “a woman’s place is in the kitchen” is a well-known, outdated stereotype suggesting that women should focus on being homemakers and raising children instead of working outside of the…
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study finds. A single…
Thin Pursuits I didn’t grow up with Barbie dolls as part of my childhood toy collection. However, I found myself reluctantly purchasing several of them, along with extra outfits, for my nieces. Despite Barbie’s various…
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Well-to-do American families are more likely than poorer families to increase their children’s risk of cervical cancer by skipping the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, a new study has…
Leap Year Matters As February draws to a close, we are on the edge of a rare event. For most years, the end of February signals the approach of March, but every 4 years or so…
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Researchers hope a new study will end the debate over the best age to start breast cancer screening and how often to do it. “The biggest takeaway point…
It’s a Moment February is Black History month, a recognition of the triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part our country’s history. Black history is also organized labor’s history. Progressive leaders such as Fredrick…
TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The red meat diet associated with masculinity could be the worst thing for men dealing with prostate cancer, a new study says. Prostate cancer patients who limit meat…
The Count As Super Bowl Sunday nears, they are already in the spotlight. No, I am not referring to the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs players who will be battling to be…
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 vaccine given to pregnant women does no harm to their unborn babies, and can actually lower the risk of serious complications in newborns, a new study…
How is everybody doing? Guess who is celebrating his birthday on February 3rd? Here’s a hint. He is a red, furry, and an optimistic monster who lives at 123 Sesame Street with his mother, Mae,…
TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A surge in breast cancers for women younger than 50 has puzzled medical experts, but a new study provides some new information that could help halt this trend.…
On the Edge of Glory Feeling blue? Well, you are not alone. Detroit Lions football fans everywhere are showing their support for the team during the playoffs with “all things blue” –- jerseys, outdoor lighting,…
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The prestigious Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston will retract six studies and correct 31 more as part of an ongoing investigation into claims of data manipulation. The…
Words to Live By There are some things that can never be forgotten – like the favorite sayings of parents, family, and others in our lives. In my case, it’s the words of a high…
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Ever glance at your paycheck and wonder why your take-home pay is so much less than you’d expect? The rising cost of employer-sponsored health insurance is a major…
More Than One Dream Martin Luther King Jr. Day (“MLK Day”) 2024 is Monday, Jan. 15 — and this year, the federal holiday falls on the actual birthday of the visionary minister and civil rights…
TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a lifeline for Americans, many of them gay men, who are at high risk of contracting the virus that causes AIDS. But a…
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