How to soothe and protect your skin as the weather turns colder
Dermatologists and other experts recommend making a few minor adjustments to your regimen in the winter. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sabrina Malhi Source Type: news
Up to 5.4 million in U.S. already have had the flu this season
As flu season progresses, usually peaking between December and February, the CDC plans to update its tally of flu-related cases weekly. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Linda Searing Source Type: news
On the streets, opioids sometimes more potent than fentanyl: nitazenes
The novel opioids can complicate overdose revivals and addiction treatment. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: David Ovalle Source Type: news
Swimming outdoors in winter? Some love it. But bring a swim parka.
Outdoor winter swimming in a heated pool is good exercise — wet suit optional. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Marlene Cimons Source Type: news
Vitamin D supplements didn’t prevent kids’ broken bones, study finds
The supplements may have failed because they weren’t paired with calcium, which strengthens bones as well, researchers say. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erin Blakemore Source Type: news
CDC issues health alert for deadly tick-borne disease
Three deaths resulted from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever outbreak among people who traveled or lived in Mexican border city. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lena H. Sun Source Type: news
Toy magnets linked to 7 deaths and 2,400 hospitalizations
If swallowed, the magnets can attract to one another and cause perforations, intestinal blockages and blood poisoning, federal safety regulators warn. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aaron Gregg Source Type: news
FDA approves two sickle cell therapies, including first CRISPR medicine
The therapies offer hope for a long-overlooked genetic illness that can cause excruciating pain and cut decades off people’s lives. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Carolyn Y. Johnson Source Type: news
Toy magnet ball sets linked to 7 deaths and 2,400 hospitalizations
If swallowed, the magnets can attract to one another and cause perforations, intestinal blockages and blood poisoning, federal safety regulators warn. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aaron Gregg Source Type: news
White House targets drug patents in latest effort to lower prices
Under the plan, the U.S. government could step in and license patent rights to other manufacturers when certain drugs’ prices are too high. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Washington Post Staff Source Type: news
William P. Murphy Jr., medical innovator of vinyl blood bags, dies at 100
The problem was how to replace bulky and fragile glass blood containers. Dr. Murphy tested out the new vinyl bags near the front lines of the Korean War. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Brian Murphy Source Type: news
Boris Johnson admits ‘mistakes’ to covid inquiry but defends record
Boris Johnson, ousted as prime minister for misleading the public over parties during lockdowns, defended his pandemic response before an independent inquiry. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: William Booth Source Type: news
Mpox surge in Congo raises concerns world will ignore warnings again
Authorities confirm the first sexual spread of mpox in Congo during a surge that has led to more deaths than last year’s global outbreak. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Fenit Nirappil Source Type: news
Scientists studied twins’ diets. Those who ate vegan saw fast results.
Stanford University researchers assigned vegan or meat diets to sets of identical twins. The results showed a large difference in health benefits. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kyle Melnick Source Type: news
Biden ban on menthol cigarettes to be delayed amid political concerns, officials say
Critics of the ban have warned it could anger some Black smokers who favor the products and hurt President Biden’s reelection prospects. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dan Diamond Source Type: news
