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How Well Would Meds Work on a Mission to Mars?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 23, 2024
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How many drugs in your bathroom medicine cabinet have expired?
Now imagine you have no way of refilling them, because you’re millions of miles from home.
That’s the dilemma that will face astronauts on a Mars mission, a new study warns.
More tha...
International Travel: Don't Forget Your Child's Vaccinations
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2024
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Exploring Europe, taking an African safari, going on a trip to the tropics: In many cases, vaccines are needed for travel, and that's doubly true for children.
According to pediatrician Dr. ...
This Travel Season, Know Your Risks for Yellow Fever
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2024
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If tropical lands like South America or Africa are your travel destinations, getting yourself protected against yellow fever before you go is imperative, an expert says.
Americans Got Drug-Resistant Infections After Stem Cell Treatments in Mexico
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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Antibiotic-resistant meningitis or severe, long-lasting joint infections: That's what three U.S. "medical tourists" brought home after seeking out unapproved stem cell treatments in Mexico, according to a new report.
The germ involved in all three cases was Mycobacte...
Measles Outbreaks Have CDC Tweaking Travel Guidelines
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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As millions of Americans prepare to travel abroad this summer and measles outbreaks increase worldwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tightened its guidance on how travelers should handle the potential health threat.
Americans planning to fly to...
Traveling? Here's Your Family Medical Checklist
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 27, 2023
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When going on vacation, there's a lot to remember, but it's a good idea if you add one more item to the to-do list.
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston suggests creating a family travel medical checklist, to be sure that you and your loved ones stay healthy and safe wh...
U.S. Tourists in Northern Mexico Are Buying Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2023
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Researchers have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that pharmacies in tourist areas of Northern Mexico are selling counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamines.
The pills, mainly sold to U.S. tourists without a prescription, were passed off as contr...
Plane Wastewater Study Shows How COVID Travel Restrictions Failed
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2023
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Wastewater research isn't for the squeamish, but it can get to the bottom of questions about such things as the effectiveness of COVID-19 air travel restrictions.
Tests of toilet tank water from flights entering the United Kingdom helped Welsh scientists determine that s...
New Year, New Travel: Stay Healthy on the Move
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 7, 2023
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Travel can be fun, but taxing.
As the pandemic ebbs and people venture back out into the world, an expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers tips for ensuring a healthier, more peaceful vacation or work trip.
"Though frequent travel can boost your m...
Heading South for the Winter? Check This Medical Checklist
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2022
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Escaping from a cold, wintery place to a warm climate can be fun for so-called "snowbirds" who migrate south for the winter.
Still, experts say it's a good idea for older adults to prepare by having a "medical checklist" to ensure both regular care and help in case of a...
Canada to Remove All COVID Border Restrictions Oct. 1
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2022
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All COVID travel restrictions in Canada will be gone starting on Oct. 1, health officials announced Tuesday.
Both international and domestic travelers to the country will be able to give up such pandemic mainstays as submitting mandatory health information through
Japan to Drop COVID Restrictions, Ease Entry for Tourists
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2022
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Japan announced plans Thursday to relax tight COVID travel restrictions, making it easier for tourists to return to the country.
Independent tourists can begin traveling to Japan on Oct. ...
Bout With Omicron Provides Little Immunity Against Reinfection
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2022
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If you battled a COVID-19 infection early in the pandemic, it probably won't protect you much from reinfection with Omicron and its subvariants, a new study warns.
Traveling Overseas? Follow This Health Checklist
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2022
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As summer approaches, you may be planning a big trip for the first time since the pandemic began -- but be sure to make and follow a health checklist if you are traveling to another country, an expert advises.
One Big Motivator to Get COVID Vaccine: Travel
- March 1, 2022
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Wanderlust has become a strong incentive for Americans to get COVID-19 vaccines, a new study finds.
The bucket list beckons, and "many people consider travel an essential part of their lifestyle and a contributor to their sense of well-being," said study lead author Doga...
Mandatory COVID-19 Tests Lifted for Vaccinated Travelers to Britain
- February 11, 2022
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Vaccinated travelers will no longer have to take COVID-19 tests when they enter Britain, officials announced Friday.
British residents and visitors who have had at least two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine now only need to fill out a passenger locator form before a...
Heading to the Mountains? Heart Patients Should Check With Their Doctor First
- Steven Reinberg
- September 10, 2021
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If the Alps or the Rockies are on your bucket list, check with your doctor first if you're at risk for cardiovascular disease.
New advice from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests certain people take precautions before going to high altitude places.
T...