Day: 5 August 2022
Long COVID Doubles Risk of Some Serious Outcomes in Children, Teens: Study
Aug. 4, 2022 – CDC researchers report that children and teenagers with long COVID have about twice the risk of getting serious outcomes, compared to others without COVID. Heart inflammation; a blood clot in the lung; or a blood clot in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis were the most common bad outcomes in a … Read more
White House Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
Editor’s note: This is a breaking news story. Please return for updates. Aug. 4, 2022 – The White House declared monkeypox a public health emergency on Thursday. There have been over 6,600 reported cases of the disease in the United States, up from less than 5,000 cases reported last week. “This public health emergency will … Read more
Which Source of Dietary Fiber Works Best?
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If your diet is low in fiber, you can do your gut some good by adding more — regardless of the fiber source, new research suggests. Many people know fiber as the nutrient that keeps you regular. But it’s also a key player … Read more
Does Health Insurance Cover Abortion?
Even before the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision on June 24, the ability to use health insurance to pay for an abortion depended on many things, including the insured woman’s state, the type of insurance involved, and where the procedure took place. Lack of coverage means that most Americans who get an … Read more
Matter is coming fall 2022 (fingers crossed), but why does that matter to you?
imaginima/Getty Images Matter has undoubtedly gotten a lot of attention in the Internet of Things arena since its announcement in late 2019. The Connectivity Standards Alliance is looking to make Matter the new connectivity standard for smart homes. Matter Since smart devices and hubs started appearing on the market, the lack of compatibility among brands and … Read more
‘Self-Boosting’ Vaccines Could Be Immunizations of the Future
Aug. 4, 2022 – Most vaccines don’t come as one-shot deals. You need a series of boosters to step up your immunity to COVID-19, tetanus, and other infectious threats over time. That can mean multiple visits with a health care provider, costing you time and sometimes money. But what if you could receive just one … Read more
As Monkeypox Spreads, U.S. Plans to Declare a Health Emergency
As monkeypox continues to surge in the United States, President Biden’s health secretary plans to declare a national health emergency, perhaps as soon as Thursday, according to a federal official familiar with the discussions. The declaration, which many experts said was long overdue, would signal that the outbreak now represents a significant threat to Americans … Read more
Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2022 Sale Live for Prime Members
Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2022 sale is now live for Amazon Prime subscribers. The sale brings offers and discounts for products across different categories with up to 40 percent off on mobiles and accessories, up to 75 percent off on laptops and wearables, up to 60 percent off on home and kitchen products and up … Read more