Here's what adults need to know about the recently approved RSV vaccines Arexvy and Abrysvo.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/news/20230608/what-adults-need-to-know-about-the-new-rsv-vaccines?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, June 9, 2023
What Adults Need to Know About the New RSV Vaccines
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/news/20230608/what-adults-need-to-know-about-the-new-rsv-vaccines?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality: How Long Could Health Effects Last?
While millions of Americans in the Midwest and on the Eastern Seaboard got some relief from the wildfire smoke from Canada, with more relief expected over the weekend, health experts warned that for for at-risk people, some hazardous health effects may persist.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20230608/wildfire-smoke-and-air-quality-how-long-could-health-effects-last?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Experts Warn of Heart Dangers From Smoke of Canadian Wildfires
The American Heart Association issued an alert saying exposure to wildfire smoke can also cause or worsen heart problems.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20230608/experts-warn-of-heart-dangers-from-smoke-of-canadian-wildfires?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Recalled Newborn Loungers Tied to 2 More Infant Deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges parents and caregivers to stop using recalled Boppy Newborn Loungers, which are now linked to 10 deaths.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20230608/recalled-newborn-loungers-tied-to-2-more-infant-deaths?src=RSS_PUBLIC
The Case for Lung Cancer Screening
Besides smoking, what defines high risk? And what are the current guidelines for screening?
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cancer/asco-2023-special-report/20230602/lung-cancer-risk-screening?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, June 8, 2023
New Approach to Transplants Could Boost Supply of Donor Hearts
A new clinical trial has finds a new transplant method that "reanimates" donor hearts appears safe and effective.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20230608/new-approach-to-transplants-could-boost-supply-of-donor-hearts?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Your Risk of COVID-Linked Smell Loss Is Much Lower Now
The risk of losing sense of taste or smell is now only about 6% to 7% of what it was during the pandemic’s early stages.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230607/your-risk-of-covid-linked-smell-loss-is-much-lower-now-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
