Could Wildfire Smoke Raise Rural Suicide Rates?
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- As this summer has shown, the massive smoke plumes generated by wildfires can dirty the air of regions many miles away. Now a new study is raising the question of whether that pollution is contributing to suicides in rural... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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FDA Approves New COVID Booster Shots
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday gave the green light to new COVID boosters for Americans, setting the stage for the updated vaccines to become available within days.
The COVID-19 shots from Pfizer and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Red Cross Appeals for Donors During National Blood Shortage
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- The American Red Cross said Monday that it urgently needs blood donations because the national blood supply has dropped nearly 25% since early August.
Back-to-back climate-related disasters have hampered blood collection... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Have Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea go to bed at night with a motorized device called a CPAP machine.
Now, two new studies confirm the treatment has significant benefits not just on quality of sleep, but also... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Yet Another Mosquito-Borne Threat: The'Jamestown Canyon Virus '
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- You ' ve probably heard of West Nile virus, but mosquitoes spread various other illnesses, too, including the little-known Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), which is garnering attention across the United States.
For example,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Americans Who Are Deaf Can Now Use 988 Suicide Helpline
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023– The U.S. government’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is expanding its reach to help more people.
The crisis line has now launched services in American Sign Language (ASL) to help callers who are deaf or hard of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Cancer Care Tougher to Access in U.S. If English Second Language
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Much has been made of how a lack of English proficiency can interfere with a patient’s ability to interact with their doctor and get the best health care possible.
But language barriers can prevent cancer patients... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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In Good News for U.S., Flu Vaccine Working Well in South America
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023– In a finding that should ease the minds of Americans ahead of another flu season, this year ' s vaccines have already cut the risk of hospitalization in half during the South American winter, health officials... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Americans Are Worried About AI in the Workplace: Poll
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Could an algorithm take your job someday? Concerns about artificial intelligence, or AI, are plaguing U.S. workers, according to a new American Psychological Association poll.
Some workers are uncomfortable with the way... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Two new studies looked to explain an increased risk of respiratory infections like coughs and colds in babies and young children, finding city living to be among the culprits.
Young children who grow up in towns and cities... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Babies who have more mature microbes in their gut are less likely to have allergy-related wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to new research. “Our studies on the Barwon Infant Study showed that a more... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Old Age & Heat Can Be Deadly Combo: Tips to Stay Safe
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Hot weather can pose serious health risks for older adults.
Existing medical conditions, problems moving around and medications raise the risk of heatstroke, according to an expert at Rush University Medical Center in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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People Infected With Hepatitis C May Need the Hepatitis B Shot
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Patients with hepatitis C should consider being vaccinated again for hepatitis B, because their immune response to the initial shot may be inadequate, a new study suggests.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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FDA Takes Action on Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants
September 11, 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action approving and authorizing for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants and to provide better protection... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Surgery Soon? Use These 3 Tips to Manage Post-Surgical Pain
SUNDAY, Sept. 10, 2023 -- When someone has surgery, pain may be top of mind.
An expert in managing post-op pain offers three tips for keeping it under control, safely. “Pain can inhibit recovery, but good pain control can be an accelerator of a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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