Health Highlights: July 22, 2022
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
First U.S. case of polio in a decade reported in New York: Rockland County officials say the young adult was not vaccinated and they have since opened polio vaccine clinics to encourage shots. Read more
As searing heat stretches across much of the United States, watch out for heat illnesses: Experts offer advice on how to stay cool and avoid heat stroke. Read more
Potassium-rich bananas a boost for women's heart health: Avocados and salmon also are high in potassium, helping counteract the damage of salt in the diet and lowering blood pressure, researchers said. Read more
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