By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 -- Young people who vape are more likely to experience chronic stress, though it isn’t clear whether it was the stress that brought on the vaping or…
People Exhale Less COVID Virus as Their Infection…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 -- When you have COVID-19, when are you most infectious? Researchers are getting closer to an answer, with a new study finding that folks exhale the highest…
Your Hobby Could Help Keep Depression at Bay
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 -- Seniors, pick up those knitting needles, some paintbrushes or that favorite novel, because new research suggests that having a hobby is linked to having lower depression…
FDA Approves New COVID Booster Shots
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday gave the green light to new COVID boosters for Americans, setting the stage for the updated vaccines to…
Could Wildfire Smoke Raise Rural Suicide Rates?
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- As this summer has shown, the massive smoke plumes generated by wildfires can dirty the air of regions many miles away. Now a new study is…
Red Cross Appeals for Donors During National Blood…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- The American Red Cross said Monday that it urgently needs blood donations because the national blood supply has dropped nearly 25% since early August. Back-to-back climate-related…
Have Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea go to bed at night with a motorized device called a CPAP machine. Now, two new studies confirm…
Yet Another Mosquito-Borne Threat: The Jamestown Canyon Virus
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- You've probably heard of West Nile virus, but mosquitoes spread various other illnesses, too, including the little-known Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), which is garnering attention across…
In Good News for U.S., Flu Vaccine Working…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – In a finding that should ease the minds of Americans ahead of another flu season, this year's vaccines have already cut the risk of hospitalization in…
Americans Who Are Deaf Can Now Use 988…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – The U.S. government’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is expanding its reach to help more people. The crisis line has now launched services in American Sign…