The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 100% effective in preventing COVID-19 among children ages 12 to 15 in a phase 3 trial, the companies announced on Wednesday (March 31). The companies plan to submit the data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) “as soon as possible” to expand emergency […]
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AHA News: COVID-19 Patients of All Ages With Obesity Face Higher Risk of Complications, Death
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — People with obesity – regardless of age – are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and have higher risks for complications and death, according to new research. The study, presented Tuesday at the American Heart Association’s virtual Scientific Sessions, sought to shed new light “on […]
Warning: Junk food could be food allergies responsible
New research: Junk food may be responsible for food allergies Most people don’t realize that consumption of Junk food such as hamburgers, French fries and co. is healthy. But it seems that such foods are still harmful to health than previously thought. Because according to new research, Junk food could also be made for food […]
Depression ages the brain, first human trials suggest
Depression ages the brain, first human trials suggest: Damage appears 10 years early in people with the mental health condition – but it could be treated with ketamine Synapses (the connections between neurons) start thinning earlier in people with depression, study finds The small study of 10 people is the first to test the theory […]
From penny press to Snapchat: Parents fret through the ages
When Stephen Dennis was raising his two sons in the 1980s, he never heard the phrase “screen time,” nor did he worry much about the hours his kids spent with technology. When he bought an Apple II Plus computer, he considered it an investment in their future and encouraged them to use it as much […]
Low-Impact Yoga, Pilates Brings Big Health Benefits at All Ages
FRIDAY, July 6, 2018 — Yoga and Pilates are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, medical experts say. These low-impact workouts don’t require special equipment and, after initial training, can be done at home to improve physical and mental health. “Both use your own body weight and can be tailored for levels […]