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Thursday, September 30, 2021

A Pill to Treat COVID Could Be Just Months Away

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At least three promising antiviral treatments for covid-19 are being tested in clinical trials, with results expected as soon as late fall or winter.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210924/a-daily-pill-to-treat-covid-could-be-just-months-away-scientists-say?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Targeted Blood Sugar Level With Diabetes May Help Prevent a 2nd Stroke

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A new study finds that for people with diabetes who have a stroke, there may be an ideal blood sugar target to prevent another one or a heart attack.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20210930/what-blood-sugar-levels-best-protect-against-heart-trouble-in-those-with-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Obese? Lose Lots of Weight, Watch Your Heart Risks Drop

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A new study suggests that substantial weight loss by obese people may reverse related cardiovascular risks.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20210930/obese-lose-lots-of-weight-watch-your-heart-risks-drop?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many Patients, Doctors Unaware of Advancements in Cancer Care

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New survey results suggest that doctors in fields other than cancer don’t know about recent advances, particularly in immunotherapy.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20210929/patients-doctors-unaware-cancer-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Worried Parents Scramble to Vaccinate Kids Despite FDA Guidance

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One week after reporting promising results from the trial of their COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11, Pfizer and BioNTech announced they’d submitted the data to the FDA . But that hasn’t stopped some parents from discreetly getting their children under age 12 vaccinated.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210929/worried-parents-scramble-vaccinate-kids-despite-fda-guidance?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Flu Shot Highly Recommended This Year

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Waning natural immunity in the public due to last year's missing flu season will leave people -- and especially young children -- susceptible to the virus, warn flu trackers assessing this year's risk.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20210929/flu-shot-highly-recommended-this-year?src=RSS_PUBLIC

More Than 400,000 Americans Have Received COVID Booster Shots

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More than 400,000 people in the U.S. have received COVID-19 booster shots at pharmacies since the third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was authorized last week, White House officials announced Tuesday.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210929/more-than-400k-americans-have-received-covid-booster-shots?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Epidurals Not Linked to Autism in Children

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Earlier research suggested this practice may increase autism risk in offspring, but the pair of studies should put this concern to rest for good, experts say.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20210929/epidurals-not-linked-to-autism-in-children?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New Tests for Prostate, Colon Cancer Show Promise

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If approved in the United States, the tests could make screening and diagnosis for these cancers easier on patients, without the need for needle biopsy or colonoscopy.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20210929/new-tests-for-colon-prostate-cancer-show-promise?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Botox for Migraine: How to Get Approved

You’ve heard Botox is a possible treatment for migraine. Will insurance foot the bill?



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/botox-migraine-insurance-pay?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Tips to Get Insurance to Cover Your Treatments

Paying out of pocket even with health coverage? Experts explain how to get your insurer to pay more.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/features/migraine-get-insurers-pay-for-treatment?src=RSS_PUBLIC

High BP More Challenging for Older Women, Younger Men

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Altogether, nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, increasing their risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and other health complications.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20210929/older-women-younger-men-struggle-more-to-control-high-blood-pressure?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Months Later, Some New Yorkers Are Still Banging Pots to Thank Frontline Workers

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Eighteen months into the pandemic later, some New Yorkers are still saluting frontline and healthcare workers by cheering, singing, or banging pots and pans in their honor.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210928/months-later-some-new-yorkers-still-banging-pots-thank-frontline-workers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect for NY Health Care Workers

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As the state’s new vaccine mandate took effect, an estimated 70,000 out of 450,000 health care workers remain unvaccinated and out of compliance according to data released on Sept. 22.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210928/new-york-vaccine-mandate-takes-effect?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Murders Surged in U.S. in 2020

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Reports show 4,901 more murders committed in 2020 than in 2019. A total of roughly 21,500 people were killed last year, according to data from 16,000 law enforcement agencies across the country.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210927/murders-surged-in-us-in-2020?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Global COVID Vaccination Plans Need Urgency, Activists Say

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While Americans debate who should receive boosters of a COVID-19 vaccine and when, many nations have barely begun to vaccinate their citizens, an inequity that is not just a humanitarian crisis, but also likely to extend the pandemic



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210927/global-vaccination-plan-needs-urgency?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Intermittent Fasting Can Cut Your Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease

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Researchers find the time of day that you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20210927/intermittent-fasting-can-cut-your-risk-of-diabetes-heart-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Saturday, September 25, 2021

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Top Questions Answered

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Do I need to show proof of being high risk? Am I still fully vaccinated if I haven’t received a booster? We break down your most pressing questions surrounding FDA’s updated COVID-19 booster guidelines.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210924/covid-19-boosters-questions-answered?src=RSS_PUBLIC

DNA Sensor Can Spot When COVID Is Contagious

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A new study finds a DNA sensor that can detect viruses and tell if they are infectious or not in minutes.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210924/dna-sensor-can-spot-when-covid-is-contagious?src=RSS_PUBLIC

What People With Psoriasis Can Learn From the Pandemic

The pandemic has taught us the value of looking after ourselves -- especially for those with psoriasis.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/psoriasis-self-care-pandemic-tips?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The Best Tips We Have Learned About Migraine Self-Care During the Pandemic

With a stressful global pandemic meaning more time at home, people with migraine have unique needs when it comes to self-care.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/migraine-self-care-pandemic-tips?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Self Care and Home Beauty Remedies to Improve Your Quality of Life During a Pandemic

Try these easy beauty, wellness and exercise tips you can try that may help alleviate some of your breast cancer symptoms.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/breast-cancer-beauty-tips?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How Breast Cancer Really Affects Your Sex Life: Your Questions Answered

Our sexual health experts go over some common ways that breast cancer may affect your sex life and what you can do about it.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/breast-cancer-sex-questions-answered?src=RSS_PUBLIC

6 questions to ask your oncologist about breast cancer

Every woman diagnosed with breast cancer should ask her oncologist these questions.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/questions-ask-oncologist-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The Wisdom of Lizzo: Lessons on Loving Our Bodies

Sustaining a sense of self-love might feel out of reach when you have migraines. Enter Lizzo, queen of all things body positivity.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/lizzo-self-love-migraine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Loving Your Body with Breast Cancer

What Lizzo and medical oncologist, Dr. Miguel Pelayo, want you to know about loving your body with breast cancer.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/lizzo-self-love-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Why It’s Hard to Diagnose Crohn’s: Mimic Diseases and Tests

Crohn’s disease is a tough condition to pin down. You may get a wrong diagnosis first. WebMD explains why it can take a long time.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/features/crohns-difficult-diagnosis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

4 Self-Care Lessons From Lizzo About Living With Psoriasis

Need some inspiration to love your body when you feel uncomfortable in your skin? Lizzo is here to help.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/lizzo-self-love-psoriasis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Friday, September 24, 2021

Dogs React to Psoriasis, Other Conditions

Dogs may have strong reactions to psoriasis and other health conditions in humans. Is it smell? Behaviors? Researchers are studying why.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/dog-reacts-to-psoriasis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Can Dogs Detect Breast Cancer?

Dogs are being trained to detect breast and other kinds of cancer in lab samples. But some sniff it out on their people at home.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/dog-found-my-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Migraines and Other Diseases Dogs May Detect

Some owners say their dogs become very attentive during a migraine headache and can even anticipate their symptoms.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/migraine-coming-my-dog-knows?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Migraine-Friendly Foods That Are Safe for Your Cat, Too

When you’re battling a migraine, choose foods that are safe for both you and your feline friend.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/migraine-friendly-foods-safe-for-cat?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Breast Cancer-Friendly Foods Your Cat Can Eat Too

Here are 6 cancer-friendly foods for you that are also safe for your cat.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/breast-cancer-friendly-foods-cat-can-eat?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Psoriasis-Friendly Foods Your Cat Can Eat Too

Did you know the foods that are good for your psoriasis can be good for your cat too?



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/psoriasis-friendly-foods-cat-can-eat-too?src=RSS_PUBLIC

I Radically Accepted My Breast Cancer

What does “radical acceptance” mean? Here’s what it meant to a woman who’s been through breast cancer.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/accepted-my-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Migraine: When Exercise Helps -- or Hurts

When it comes to migraine, not all exercise is created equal. Learn what to strive for and what to avoid.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/exercise-migraine-pain-or-gain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

7 Exercise Don’ts With Psoriasis

Exercise is an important part of psoriasis management, but some common mistakes can cause a flare.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/psoriasis-exercise-break-these-bad-habits?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Exercise: A New Breast Cancer ‘Drug'?

If you’ve had breast cancer, you should make exercise part of your weekly routine. Here’s why.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/exercise-new-breast-cancer-drug?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Should You Go Gluten-Free For Your Migraines?

Could the gluten in your favorite breads and pastas be giving you migraines? See what the experts say.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/blame-sourdough-for-migraines?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Hairstyles That Could Trigger Migraines

Your hairstyling habits could be giving you a migraine. Follow these expert tips to avoid hair style triggers without sacrificing style.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/migraine-hairdo-is-hair-do-not?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Expert Hairstyling Tips for Psoriasis

Dermatologists and hair stylists offer expert tips on caring for hair with psoriasis.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/expert-hairstyling-tips-psoriasis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Pro Hairstyle Tips if You Have Cancer

Hair loss and regrowth are challenging side effects of cancer treatment. Learn how healthy habits and smart styling can make a big difference.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/breast-cancer-hair?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Take Control of Your Cancer Risk

What you eat to your outlook on life mostly determine if you get cancer. WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, shares what you can do to prevent it.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/take-control-of-cancer-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Your Kid's Aversion to Broccoli May Be Genetic

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A new study suggests enzymes from bacteria in saliva may be the reason why certain vegetables are turnoffs for both children and their parents.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20210923/could-your-genes-be-to-blame-for-your-kids-aversion-to-broccoli?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism

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A new study suggests jumpstarting therapy when early signs of ADHD are observed might help some avoid the diagnosis altogether.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20210921/intervening-in-infancy-might-help-prevent-some-cases-of-autism?src=RSS_PUBLIC

U.S. Meth Overdose Deaths Tripled in Recent Years

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While the number of methamphetamine users did not increase as steeply, researchers said frequent use of methamphetamine, and using other drugs at the same time, may have contributed to the increase in overdose deaths.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20210923/us-meth-overdose-deaths-tripled-in-recent-years?src=RSS_PUBLIC

More Women Using Marijuana Products to Help With Menopause

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However, there is little to no research has proven that pot effectively treats menopause-related symptoms.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/menopause/news/20210922/more-women-turning-to-marijuana-products-to-help-with-menopause?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Some States Limit Monoclonal Antibody Treatment to High-Risk, Unvaccinated Patients

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At least two states are recommending that doctors prioritize the limited supply of monoclonal antibody treatments for high-risk COVID-19 patients, including unvaccinated people who face severe disease.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210922/some-states-limiting-monoclonal-antibody-treatments?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer May Have Long-Term Heart Risks

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Because of the heart's anatomical position, the organ and its arteries are exposed to more radiation when a woman receives treatment for cancer in the left breast.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20210922/radiation-therapy-for-breast-cancer-may-have-long-term-risk-for-the-heart?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Instead of 'Rest in Peace,' COVID Obits Become War of Words

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Part death announcement, part highlights of a life now ended, obits now often carry new messages and meaning beyond their traditional use. And as they gain attention on social media, the responses are often morbid, mean and, for many, sad.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210921/covid-obits-become-war-of-words?src=RSS_PUBLIC