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AHA News: Confused About COVID-19 Boosters? Experts Answer 6 Common Questions
FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — When the Food and Drug Administration recently authorized a second COVID-19 booster shot for some people, many of those eligible wondered whether to get one – and when,...
- Posted April 22, 2022
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AHA News: Air Pollution Exposure May Cause Heart Attack Within an Hour
FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Exposure to air pollutants – even at levels below World Health Organization air quality guidelines – may trigger a heart attack within the hour, according to a new...
- Posted April 22, 2022
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New Combo Immunotherapy Prolongs Survival in Patients With Advanced Kidney Cancer
The use of immunotherapy and/or targeted drugs revolutionized the treatment of many cancers, but some people grow resistant to immunotherapy drugs and relapse as a result. For cases of advanced kidney cancer, a new drug in combination...
- Posted April 22, 2022
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Childhood Vaccination Rates Slipped During Pandemic: CDC
Many kindergartners fell behind on their childhood vaccinations during the pandemic, U.S. health officials warned Thursday. The drop has not been precipitous: About 94% of kindergarteners had their required vaccines during the 2020-2021 school year, a drop...
- Posted April 22, 2022
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U.S. Extends COVID Vaccination Rule for International Travelers at Land Borders
International travelers who arrive in the United States through land ports or ferry terminals will still need to show they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, U.S. officials said Thursday. But unlike visitors flying into the country,...
- Posted April 22, 2022
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Health Highlights: April 22, 2022
Public health experts weigh in on the CDC’s new forecasting service for infectious diseases: The novel data-gathering group showed its mettle in predicting the Omicron surge last winter, and those in the field have high hopes for...
- Posted April 22, 2022
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Firearms Now the Leading Cause of Death Among U.S. Kids, Teens
Guns have surpassed road crashes as the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens. Gun-related deaths rose 29% among 1- to 19-year-olds from 2019 to 2020, according to a new University of Michigan study. In...
- Posted April 22, 2022
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Tongue Stimulator Shows Promise as Sleep Apnea Treatment in Kids With Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome are more likely than other kids to have sleep apnea, and existing treatments often fail to work. Now, an implanted device that stimulates tongue nerves shows promise in reducing their sleep disruptions, a...
- Posted April 22, 2022
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Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing in U.S. Seniors, Black Patients Reaches Alarming Levels
The majority of antibiotic prescriptions for U.S. seniors and Black and Hispanic Americans are inappropriate, a new report reveals. For the study, researchers analyzed federal government data on more than 7 billion outpatient visits to doctors’ offices,...
- Posted April 22, 2022
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More DNA Errors Seen in Brain Cells of Alzheimer’s Patients
Genetic mutations build up faster in the brain cells of Alzheimer’s disease patients than in other people, new research reveals. The discovery could point the way to new Alzheimer’s treatments. DNA errors called somatic mutations can occur...
- Posted April 22, 2022