Many Older Americans Face Ageism Every Day, Survey Finds

Latest Senior Health News By Serena McNiffHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) Age-based job demotions, forced retirements and other overt

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Lifesaving Lung Screens Hit the Road

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) Irene Johnson noticed a big, blue bus bearing the words “Breathe Easy” outside the

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Young Adults May Face Higher Risk for Severe COVID Than Thought

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) With coronavirus infections soaring among young Americans, a new study shows they may be more vulnerable

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More States, Retailers Turn to Face Mask Mandates as U.S. Cases Top 3.5 Million

By Robin Foster and E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 As the number of U.S. coronavirus cases topped 3.5 million on Wednesday, more states, cities and

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CDC Will Again Post COVID-19 Hospitalization Data

July 17, 2020 — In a quick policy reversal, the Trump administration on Thursday told the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to once again post data about COVID-19 hospitalizations

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Infusion of Certain Immune Cells May Help in Severe Coronavirus Cases

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) An infusion of cells that dampen the body’s immune response might help people with severe

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Low-Carb Keto-Friendly Cocktail Recipes Made for Summer

Who says that you have to go dry when you’re on a keto diet? To make sugar-free, keto-friendly, low-carb-cocktails, just stock your bar with clear liquors, sugar substitutes and flavorless supplements.

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More COVID-19 Patients in ICUs Are Surviving Now: Study

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) Even as new coronavirus infections soar in the United States, a study released Wednesday offered

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Childhood Vaccinations Decline During Coronavirus Pandemic

THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There’s been a decrease in childhood vaccinations during the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations says. A May survey of 82 countries suggests

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Pets Provide Comfort for ‘Ruff’ Quarantine Time

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) For New York lawyer Roseann Schuyler, her family’s pets — a dog (Jackie), two cats

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