Monday 10 June 2019

Chickenpox Vaccine Shields Against Shingles Too

little girl getting an injection

Kids who were vaccinated against chickenpox had a 78% lower risk of developing shingles, the researchers said.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/31kgFmZ

Kroger Recalls Berries Tainted With Hepatitis A

frozen berries

The FDA is warning consumers that frozen berries sold at Kroger stores as "Private Selection," brand are contaminated with hepatitis A.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WAm1eM

Nutrition for One? Scientists Stalk the Dream of a Personalized Diet


By CYNTHIA GRABER and NICOLA TWILLEY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2KEyIOQ

Friday 7 June 2019

Having an Extra Finger Might Be A Good Thing

photo of hand with six fingers

Having an additional finger  significantly boosts a person's ability to manipulate objects, so much so that they can execute movements with a single hand that would otherwise require two, a study has found.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2IsgxJq

Could You Afford Home Health Care? Maybe Not

home health care nurse

Only two out of five older adults with significant disabilities have the assets on hand to pay for at least a couple of years of extensive in-home care, researchers found.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WXHXQq