Blood clot symptoms to look out for
In the United States, blood clots claim a life every six minutes. While people of all ages can be affected, there’s good news: With proper care, it’s preventable.…
Increase in accidental burns seen for kids at home during pandemic
A new study shows that accidental burn injuries among children increased during the coronavirus pandemic compared to 2019. According to Dr. Christina Georgeades, a pediatric surgery research fellow…
Delta COVID-19 variant more dangerous for unvaccinated pregnant women: study
The Delta COVID-19 variant increases the risk for complications among unvaccinated pregnant women, a recent study found. The study, published in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, analyzed…
To predict kids’ COVID-19 severity, researchers collect spit
Researchers are studying whether certain biomarkers in saliva may help predict COVID-19 severity in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. While most kids infected with COVID-19…
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show
Exercise is well-known to benefit a person’s physical and mental well-being, and research also suggests exercise may lower the risk of developing breast cancer. According to the Cleveland…
Medical cement injection leaks, hardens, pierces man’s heart
A man who had received a cement injection into damaged vertebrae in his spine almost died a week after his surgery when the cement leaked, hardening into a…
Most US adults missed one or more routine vaccines in 2018: CDC
A majority of adults in the U.S. went unvaccinated for one or more vaccine-preventable diseases during the 2017-2018 season, according to a report from the Centers for Disease…
Los Angeles County mandates take effect for indoor bars, nightclubs; other rules coming in November
A Los Angeles County health order requiring proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative test took effect late Thursday for patrons of indoor bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs and…
9-year-old on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial: ‘Nothing to be afraid of’
Over 13,000 children across the country have enrolled in the trial for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, including 9-year-old Althea Madden from Kentucky. “My visits they were very simple like…
US daily COVID-19 deaths decline 12% over 2 weeks
The U.S. is experiencing a decline in daily COVID-19 deaths after a two-month steady increase to mid-September, according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and…