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2021

Many Kids With Asthma Are Unprepared for Adult Asthma Care

Many Kids With Asthma Are Unprepared for Adult Asthma CareFRIDAY, Nov. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Many young Americans with asthma aren't sufficiently prepared by their childhood care providers to transition to adult care, a small new study shows.It's important for youth with asthma to understand their asthma-related medical needs will likely change as they age, and they may need to switch providers, experts say."Teens who are about to go off to college are at an ideal stage to discuss transition issues," study co-author Dr. William Anderson said in an American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) news release. "They are entering a new era, possibly in a different part of the country, and may be making their own health care decisions for the first time," he said. "Introducing concepts about self-care in terms of what will be...

Let Babies Eat Eggs to Avoid Egg Allergy Later: Study

5 November 2021
Let Babies Eat Eggs to Avoid Egg Allergy Later: StudyFRIDAY, Nov. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Feeding eggs to infants could reduce their risk of egg allergy later on, new research suggests.For the study, researchers at the University at Buffalo in New York, analyzed U.S. government data from more than 2,200 parents who were surveyed about their children's eating habits and food allergies from birth to 6 years of age. "We found that children who hadn't had egg introduced by 12 months were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 years," said lead author Dr. Giulia Martone, who is scheduled to present the findings Sunday at a meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), in New Orleans.Research presented at meetings should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.Among the more than...

How Bilingual Brains Shift Quickly Between Languages

5 November 2021
How Bilingual Brains Shift Quickly Between LanguagesFRIDAY, Nov. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Why is it so easy for bilingual folks to switch back and forth from one language to another?Researchers have discovered that the brain uses a shared mechanism that makes using multiple languages completely natural."Languages may differ in what sounds they use and how they organize words to form sentences," said lead study author Sarah Phillips, a doctoral student in the Neurolinguistics Lab at New York University in New York City. "However, all languages involve the process of combining words to express complex thoughts."For the study, the research team measured the brain activity of people who speak English and Korean as they viewed a series of word pairs and pictures, and had to indicate whether the words and images matched.The words either...

Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All U.S. Adults Under 60

4 November 2021
Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All U.S. Adults Under 60THURSDAY, Nov. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- All U.S. adults younger than 60 should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended Wednesday.Until now, the shots were recommended only for certain groups of adults, including prisoners, health care workers, international travelers, people with diabetes and certain other conditions, and those who inject drugs or who have multiple sexual partners, the Associated Press reported.Hepatitis B vaccinations became standard for U.S. children in 1991, so most adults younger than 30 are already protected.The government advisory committee's unanimous decision -- which still requires the approval of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- comes as progress against the liver-damaging...

AHA News: Two Heart Operations in Her First 8 Months of Life

4 November 2021
AHA News: Two Heart Operations in Her First 8 Months of LifeTHURSDAY, Nov. 4, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- When 4-year-old McCoy Tittsworth met his sister, Molly, hours after she was born, he held her swaddled body and kissed her on the cheek. She was the little sister he'd prayed to have.A day later, while waiting to be discharged from the hospital in Wichita, Kansas, her oxygen levels started to slowly drop. She developed a barely perceptible whistle when breathing.A nurse told Molly's parents, Janelle and Ryan, she was taking the newborn for more testing. Soon, a cardiologist told them Molly was born with a congenital heart defect. A passageway for blood in her heart wasn't formed enough to do its job. It's called an interrupted aortic arch, and it required specialized treatment at another hospital.Molly was airlifted to a...

COVID Vaccine Spurs Good Response in People With Crohn's, Colitis

4 November 2021
COVID Vaccine Spurs Good Response in People With Crohn`s, ColitisTHURSDAY, Nov. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Here's some comforting news for people who struggle with inflammatory bowel disease and worry that the immune-suppressing drugs they must take might blunt their response to COVID-19 vaccines: New research finds vaccination triggers a strong immune reaction in these patients."At eight weeks, following completion of a two-dose mRNA vaccine series, 99% of patients had detectable antibodies from the vaccine, irrespective of whether or not they were receiving immunocompromising therapies," said lead study author Dr. Gil Melmed. He is director of inflammatory bowel disease clinical research at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.Previous research has shown that other groups of patients receiving treatments that weaken their immune systems — such as...

Breastfeeding by Moms Who've Had COVID May Help Protect Newborn

4 November 2021
Breastfeeding by Moms Who`ve Had COVID May Help Protect NewbornTHURSDAY, Nov. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Moms who had COVID-19 when they gave birth may help stimulate their infant's burgeoning immunity against the virus by breastfeeding, a small study hints.It's well known that breast milk contains certain maternal antibodies that can help protect infants from infections as their own immune systems develop.Studies indicate that's true of SARS-CoV-2, as well: Breast milk from moms who had COVID-19, or have been vaccinated against it, contains antibodies against the virus.Antibodies passed from mom to baby — both in the womb and via breastfeeding — offer what's called "passive" immune protection, where a mother's antibodies stand guard while the baby's immune system develops.Now the new study suggests that breastfeeding after COVID-19 may also...

White House Sets Jan. 4 Deadline for Large, Private U.S. Companies to Mandate Vaccines

4 November 2021
White House Sets Jan. 4 Deadline for Large, Private U.S. Companies to Mandate VaccinesTHURSDAY, Nov. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Large U.S. companies have until Jan. 4, 2022 to ensure their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration said Thursday.Unvaccinated workers must undergo weekly testing under the plan that applies to businesses with 100 or more employees and will cover 84 million private sector workers, the New York Times reported.President Joe Biden first announced the measure in September and told the Labor Department to implement it by invoking its emergency powers over the safety of workplaces.Companies must give workers paid time off to get vaccinated and sick leave if they have any side effects, the Times reported.Failure to comply with the rule may result in fines for companies, depending on how often they violate it and...

AHA News: How Doctors Can Help Their Patients Make...

THURSDAY, Nov. 4, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Lifestyle change is a powerful, proven way for a person to prevent heart disease. But to make healthy changes stick, people often need a...

Fish on Your Plate May Keep Your Brain Sharp

THURSDAY, Nov. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Older folks who eat fish a couple of times a week may be doing their brains a favor.New research suggests that fish, even in moderate amounts, helps...
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