Health Highlights: June 29, 2022
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
Kids happier, healthier away from screens. In a new study, those who played sports, took music lessons or socialized with friends after school were better off than kids glued to TVs and laptops. Read more
Could getting your flu shot help prevent Alzheimer's? In a four-year study, people who were vaccinated at least once over the study period were 40% less likely to develop the brain-robbing disease. Read more
Black Americans often shut out of lifesaving stroke centers. Even when hospitals known for stroke care is nearby, Black patients are still more likely to receive treatment at hospitals with fewer resources, new research shows. Read more
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