Immunology
Worsening allergy seasons: Is climate change to blame?
Scientists have long known that as the Earth warms due to climate change, plants produce more pollen, making allergy season longer and more pronounced.
Apr 25, 2022
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Health
Half of parents regularly give kids a dietary supplement
Kids can be stubborn when it comes to eating the healthy foods on their plate.
Apr 18, 2022
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Medications
1 in 5 medicare patients use medical marijuana: Survey
One in five Medicare recipients use medical marijuana and two-thirds say it should be covered by Medicare, a new survey reveals.
Apr 14, 2022
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Medical economics
Most older adults want to 'age in place' but many haven't taken steps to help them do so
The vast majority of people over 50 say it's important that they keep living in their current homes for as long as possible. But a new poll shows many of them haven't planned or prepared for "aging in place," and a sizable ...
Apr 13, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Americans ease up on masks, virus safeguards: AP-NORC poll
Many Americans have taken significant steps back from once-routine coronavirus precautions, with less than half now saying they regularly wear face masks, avoid crowds and skip nonessential travel.
Mar 29, 2022
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Surgery
Older adults voice concerns about going to the operating room
Whether they need a knee replaced, a hernia stitched up, a cataract in their eye removed or their gall bladder taken out, a new poll shows many older adults harbor concerns about scheduling elective surgery.
Mar 9, 2022
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Medical economics
Pandemic disruptions mean many older adults still haven't gotten needed health care
They had the appointments on their calendars, for weeks or months, to see their doctor or dentist, or to have an operation, procedure or medical test. But the pandemic disrupted those plans for around 30% of older adults ...
Feb 15, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Health apps could help older adults with anything from sleep to diabetes, but most don't use them
Mobile apps make it possible to track everything from exercise and calories to blood pressure and blood sugar, and use the information to stay on target with health goals or managing a chronic condition.
Feb 9, 2022
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Health
Pandemic worsening Americans' already terrible sleep, poll finds
(HealthDay)—Many Americans are bone-weary following two straight years of pandemic stress, and a new HealthDay/Harris Poll shows that sleeplessness is only part of the problem.
Feb 4, 2022
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Cardiology
Heart issues have affected 4 in 10 U.S. adults since pandemic began: Survey
(HealthDay)—Four in 10 Americans say they've had at least one heart-related issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about one in four who have tested positive say COVID has affected their heart health, according to a new ...
Feb 2, 2022
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