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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 than half of the medicines stocked on the International Space Station would expire before a mission to Mars could make it b...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 23, 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. Lauren Nguyen, researching what vaccines are needed and preparing well before your family's departure is crucia...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- June 16, 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.
What is yellow fever? According to Dr. Jill Weatherhead, an assistant professor of
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 Mycobacterium abscessus, explained a team led by Dr. Minh...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- May 9, 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 other countries should consult their doctors at least six weeks before they leave, if they are unsure ...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- March 18, 2024
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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 while you're away.
"Traveling can expose families to different environments, climates and potential health risks. A ...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- May 27, 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 controlled substances, including oxycodone, percocet and Adderall,
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 steps meant to keep the virus from traveling among countries appear to have failed.
"Despite all the intervention m...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- January 20, 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 mood and positively impact your mental health, keep in mind that it's a two-way street,"said
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 an emerging issue while away from home.
"Snowbirds should have their medical checklists completed a month before th...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- October 30, 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 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. 11. Some tour groups had already been allowed. The country will also end a cap on tourist numbers, as well as pandemic-e...
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- September 23, 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.
Even a previous infection with the original Omicron variant provides little protection against reinfection, researchers report.
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
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- June 16, 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.
That includes going to a travel medicine clinic, getting all the necessary vaccinations and packi...
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
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- May 8, 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 Dogan Gursoy, a professor in hospitality business management at Washington State University.
"They'll weigh the v...
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- March 1, 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 arrival, the
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.
These recommendations apply to folks with high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhy...
- Steven Reinberg
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- September 10, 2021
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