Health Highlights: August 2, 2022 | Health, Medicine and Fitness
Ernie Mundell
Food supplements: are you wasting money? A New Harris/health day Survey finds many Americans take it, but nutritionist says most vitamins and other supplements won’t improve your health. Read more
Black and Hispanic patients are less likely to receive critical care after a heart attack. A study of more than 87,000 insured patients found that minorities were less likely to have angioplasty and stenting, which could significantly extend their lives. Read more
TUESDAY, August 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When they suffer a heart attack, black and Hispanic patients in the United States receive inferior care than white patients, new research reveals.
Biden administration appoints new lead for coordinated monkeypox response. The White House has named Robert Fenton Jr. as coordinator of the effort amid a growing outbreak that has prompted three states to declare public health emergencies. Read more
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TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The White House announced Tuesday that Robert Fenton Jr., a regional administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has been named the nation’s new monkeypox coordinator.
eating disorderthe der can start from the age of 9 years. Data on nearly 12,000 American children between the ages of 9 and 10 revealed that 5% had binge eaten. Read more
TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More young children may struggle with eating disorders than previously thought, a new study reveals.