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2021

Antibiotic-Resistant Pneumonia Is Killing Children in Bangladesh — Could It Spread?

Antibiotic-Resistant Pneumonia Is Killing Children in Bangladesh — Could It Spread?THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is causing deadly pneumonia infections among large numbers of children in the South Asian nation of Bangladesh, a rising threat that could one day reach American shores, experts warn.Doctors found these "superbug" bacteria in more than three of four children with a positive blood culture for bacterial pneumonia while being treated at a major Bangladesh hospital, said researcher Dr. Jason Harris, division chief for pediatric global health at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, in Boston.By comparison, most American kids stricken with bacterial pneumonia are infected with either Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, germs that usually respond well to antibiotic therapy, the researchers noted.Still, the potential threat...

AHA News: How Healthy Is Your Neighborhood? Where You...

15 July 2021
AHA News: How Healthy Is Your Neighborhood? Where You Live Can Greatly Affect Heart, Brain HealthTHURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Liz Harris won't let anything stop her from walking. Three mornings a week, she descends three flights of stairs and heads to Anacostia Park. It's a 10-minute walk just to get there. If none of her friends are available, she walks alone. But they worry about her when she does."The community is known for crime, and you don't feel comfortable walking alone," said Harris, 72, who lives in southeastern Washington, D.C.'s Ward 8. But that's not her only concern. Unleashed dogs in the park make her wary. The streets along the way are uneven and in disrepair. Heavy traffic can contribute to poor air quality."For the most part, the neighborhood is just not conducive to getting exercise, especially for women," she said.Still, Harris...

Many States Move to Ban Vaccine Mandates, Passports in...

15 July 2021
Many States Move to Ban Vaccine Mandates, Passports in Public SchoolsTHURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- As schools around America begin to prepare for reopening this fall, many states are taking steps to stop public schools from requiring COVID-19 vaccination or proof of vaccination.At least seven states -- Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Montana, Oklahoma and Utah -- have already passed such laws, while 34 more have introduced bills that would limit requiring someone to demonstrate their vaccination status, CNN reported.Such moves leave public health officials worried about the limitations these laws could place on efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus and emerging variants."Anytime there's legislation that potentially prohibits the health department from trying to prevent the spread of disease, even if it's putting limits on...

Half of U.S. Teens Plan to Get COVID Shot, But Can...

15 July 2021
Half of U.S. Teens Plan to Get COVID Shot, But Can Numbers Go Higher?THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Vaccine advocate Ethan Lindenberger, now 20, had to wait until age 18 to get the vaccinations that he knew he needed to protect his health."I knew growing up my mom was very anti-vaccine. Because of the legal restrictions, I really wasn't trying to fight her on getting me vaccinated," Lindenberger recalled. "She believed vaccines could kill me, and so it was not going to be an easy time."Kids like Lindenberger face the same dilemma in the coronavirus pandemic, with pressure mounting to get as many people as possible vaccinated to reach herd immunity against the new coronavirus. A survey conducted in April found 52% of American teens saying they'd like to get the shots.But in many cases, their parents may not support that decision. That's why...

Five Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Recalled Due to Benzene

15 July 2021
Five Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Recalled Due to BenzeneTHURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Five Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreen products have been recalled because they may contain small amounts of benzene, Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday.Benzene is a human carcinogen and can get into the body through the skin, through the mouth and by inhalation, the company said in a statement."Out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling all lots of these specific aerosol [spray] sunscreen products," the company said. "While benzene is not an ingredient in any of our sunscreen products, it was detected in some samples of the impacted aerosol sunscreen finished products."The company said it was still investigating how traces of benzene were discovered in the sunscreens.Based on exposure modeling and Environmental Protection Agency...

Stroke Prevented His Speech, But Brain Implant Brought It Back

15 July 2021
Stroke Prevented His Speech, But Brain Implant Brought It BackTHURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have developed an implant that allowed a man with severe paralysis to "speak" again by translating his brain signals into text.The achievement is the latest step in "brain-computer interface" (BCI) research.Scientists have been studying BCI technology for years, with the aim of one day giving people with paralysis or limb amputations greater independence in their daily lives.It essentially works like this: Electrodes are implanted on specific areas of the brain's surface, where they tap into electrical activity in cells. When a person imagines executing a movement, for instance, the relevant brain cells start firing. Those signals are then transmitted by wires to a computer, where they are "decoded" by sophisticated algorithms and...

Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer's by 5 Years: Study

15 July 2021
Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer`s by 5 Years: StudyTHURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- An active mind in old age may delay Alzheimer's disease by up to five years, a new study suggests.Activities like reading, writing letters, playing cards or doing puzzles may prolong brain health even for those in their 80s, researchers say."The key element is that you're processing information," said lead researcher Robert Wilson, a professor in the neurological sciences department at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. "Reading is certainly important, but anything that stimulates the mind and is challenging to you intellectually can be helpful," he said.Wilson cautioned that this study can't prove that being mentally active delays dementia, but it "suggests that reading and various cognitive activities may be helpful." Although...

COVID Antibodies From Vaccination Are Almost 3 Times Higher Than From Infection

15 July 2021
COVID Antibodies From Vaccination Are Almost 3 Times Higher Than From InfectionTHURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- People who've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a much stronger immune system response against the new coronavirus than those who've previously been infected, according to a new study."Vaccinated individuals had the highest antibody levels, nearly three times higher than that of convalescent individuals recovering from symptomatic COVID-19," an Israeli team reported. What's more, while 99.4% of vaccinated people tested positive for COVID-fighting antibodies in blood samples just six days after their second dose of vaccine, the number of these "seropositive" people fell to just under 76% for people recovering from a COVID-19 infection.These findings might encourage people who believe they're already well-protected because of a prior...

Extreme Heat Hits Poorer Neighborhoods Harder

THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Extreme heat strikes poor and minority neighborhoods in U.S. cities harder than those that are wealthier and mainly white, a new study finds."The...

Ultra-Processed Foods Might Help Drive Inflammatory...

THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- If you need another reason to eat healthy, new research suggests that eating lots of packaged snacks and other ultra-processed foods could increase your...
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