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Plane Hygiene: Staying Healthy at 35,000 Feet
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2024
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The pandemic highlighted the risk that air travel carries for the spread of infectious diseases, and that risk remains even though the health emergency has passed.
"Airplanes have many touch points that are perfect for the transfer of bacteria or viruses,"said
Tips for Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2024
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Experts are expecting this Memorial Day weekend to be the busiest yet, with nearly 44 million Americans projected to travel between Thursday and Monday.
A fair number of those travelers will have a companion suffering from Alzheimer's disease or another dementia-related ...
U.S. to Strengthen Protections for Air Travelers With Wheelchairs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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Air travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.
Now, the Biden Administration has proposed tough new standards for how airlines treat and accommodate people in wheelchairs.
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Holiday Travel Sends Stress Levels Sky High: Here's Tips to Cope
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2023
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TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) --Traffic, crowds and unforeseen delays and disruptions can turn holiday travel from celebratory to chaos in a flash -- especially if you're prone to anxiety.
Being aware of your triggers can help you be ready for any glitches that...
Heart Trouble & Traveling Over the Holidays? Experts Offer Tips
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 20, 2023
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It's not simple traveling if you have heart disease, but a chronic condition needn't keep someone from seeing friends and family during the holidays, the American Heart Association (AHA) says.
Most people only need to toss a few clothes and essentials into a bag before t...
New U.S. Rule Mandates Easy Access to Airplane Bathrooms by People Using Wheelchairs
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2023
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Airlines will now be required to make bathrooms on their planes more accessible for the disabled, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.
Danger Afoot: U.S. Pedestrian Deaths at Highest Level in 41 Years
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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More than 7,500 people were killed last year after being struck by vehicles while walking along or across U.S. roadways -- the most pedestrian deaths in more than four decades, according to a new report.
This sobering trend was not surprising to experts who track the num...
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...
COVID Testing Requirement Lifted for Travelers Flying to the U.S.
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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A requirement for all international travelers flying to the United States to take a COVID-19 test within a day of departure will be lifted on Sunday, a senior Biden administration official said Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined th...
EPA Proposes Tougher Emission Standards for Big Trucks
- March 7, 2022
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Tighter restrictions on emissions from big trucks were proposed Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"Seventy-two million people are estimated to live near truck freight routes in America, and they are more likely to be people of color and those with...
U.S. Traffic Deaths Rise to Highest Level Since 2007
- March 3, 2022
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Even though Americans drove less in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, close to 39,000 lives were lost on U.S. roadways in 2020 -- the highest death toll since 2007, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports.
Fatal collisions spiked a...
EU Eases COVID-19 Travel Rules Within the Bloc for Fully Vaccinated
- Robert Preidt
- January 25, 2022
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European Union residents should be able to move freely between the 27 member nations if they've been vaccinated in the past nine months or have recently recovered from coronavirus infection, bloc officials said Tuesday.
The announcement was made a day after the World Hea...
Americans Should Avoid Travel to Canada: CDC
- Robert Preidt
- January 11, 2022
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Americans should avoid travel to Canada due to "very high" levels of COVID-19 cases in that country, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.
The agency placed Canada under a Level 4 travel health notice, which is the highest category and inc...
More Flights Canceled as Omicron Continues to Hit Flight Crews
- Cara Murez
- December 27, 2021
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The Omicron variant continued to keep flights grounded on Monday as airlines canceled at least 2,400 more flights around the world, including 900 in the United States.
Several airlines acknowledged that COVID-19 was contributing significantly to the cancellations, not ju...
Science Shows Safest Plane Seating to Cut COVID Spread
- Robert Preidt
- December 27, 2021
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Taking to the skies for a long-awaited holiday?
Choose your seat on the plane wisely and don't overlook familiar steps like keeping your mask on to reduce your odds for getting COVID-19 or another contagious disease, experts suggest.
"Spacing is an obvious challen...
U.S. to Lift Travel Restrictions for Southern African Countries
- Cara Murez
- December 27, 2021
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Starting Dec. 31, the United States will lift travel restrictions from eight countries in southern Africa.
The restrictions were first announced in late November in response to concerns about
How Long Do Lockdowns Keep People at Home?
- Robert Preidt
- December 27, 2021
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Lockdowns keep people home for a few weeks, but they lose their luster after a few months, claims a new study that comes as many countries consider a return to lockdowns to slow the renewed spread of
48 COVID Cases Reported on World's Largest Cruise Ship
- Robert Preidt
- December 20, 2021
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At least 48 passengers and crew members on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas -- the world's largest cruise ship -- have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been quarantined, the company said Monday.
Of the 48 people who tested positive during the sailing, 98% were...
Omicron May Overcome Prior COVID Infection
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- December 3, 2021
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People who've already had COVID-19 have a higher risk of reinfection with the Omicron coronavirus variant than with earlier variants, new research shows.
The South African scientists who reported the findings believe that vaccination will have the power to stop severe i...
CDC to Toughen COVID Testing for International Travelers
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- December 1, 2021
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As the world struggles with ways to stem the spread of the new Omicron variant, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday that international travelers to the United States will soon have to provide a negative result from a coronavirus test taken with...
Most Older Adults Plan to Travel Soon, With Precautions: Poll
- Robert Preidt
- November 17, 2021
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Nearly 1 in 3 older Americans plan an extended trip next year, and 1 in 4 plan to travel for the holidays, but many will take COVID-19 into account, a new survey shows.
If COVID cases surge at their destination, 20% said they would definitely change their plans, and anot...
U.S. Reopens Borders to Vaccinated Foreign Travelers
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 8, 2021
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For the first time in more than18 months, fully vaccinated travelers from dozens of other countries can enter the United States on Monday.
Visitors will need to show proof of vaccination and a negative coronavirus test taken within three calendar days of travel. Unvaccin...
Biden Administration Announces Details of Vaccination Requirements for Foreign Travelers
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- October 26, 2021
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The Biden administration on Monday released the specifics of its plan to allow the return of foreign travelers to the United States.
While adult visitors will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will need to be tested for the virus before boarding a plane to...
Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Can Enter United States Beginning Nov. 8
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster
- October 15, 2021
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All international travelers who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will be able to enter the United States beginning Nov. 8, an official at the White House told The New York Times.
The announcement came on the heels of news on Wednesday that ...
U.S. to Reopen Borders to Vaccinated Travelers from Canada, Mexico
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- October 13, 2021
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Beginning in November, the United States will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from Canada and Mexico for the first time since pandemic closures began 19 months ago, the Biden administration will announce Wednesday.
The move comes just weeks after U.S. of...
Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards
- Robert Preidt
- October 5, 2021
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Hoverboards, electric scooters and electric bikes are the transportation of choice for a growing number of Americans, but they're taking many straight to the emergency room.
Injuries associated with these so-called "micromobility products" skyrocketed 70% between 2017 an...
U.S. Will Lift Restrictions on Fully Vaccinated International Travelers in November
- Steven Reinberg
- September 20, 2021
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Starting in November, the United States plans to lift travel restrictions on people coming from overseas who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
This move by the Biden administration will open the United States to relatives separated from families as well as business...
Could Traffic Noise Raise Your Odds for Dementia?
- Steven Reinberg
- September 9, 2021
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It's more than just an annoyance: Long-term exposure to traffic and train noise may increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Danish researchers report.
The study authors said that more than 1,200 of Denmark's nearly 8,500 cases of dementia in 2017 may have ...
Be 'Boat Safe' This Labor Day Weekend
- September 5, 2021
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Boat traffic picks up on Labor Day weekend, and the Safe Boating Campaign offers some safety reminders for those leaving shore.
"No matter your age, wear a life jacket from the moment you reach the dock and while you're out on the water," Yvonne Pentz, communications dir...
Unvaccinated Should Not Travel This Labor Day Weekend: CDC
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- September 1, 2021
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Unvaccinated Americans should stay home during the holiday weekend as COVID-19 cases surge due to the highly contagious Delta variant, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.
"First and foremost, if you are unvaccinated, we would rec...
Delta Variant Has Americans' Stress Levels Rising Again: Poll
- Robert Preidt
- August 20, 2021
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As coronavirus cases spike in the United States due to the highly contagious Delta variant, a new poll finds Americans' anxiety about COVID-19 at its highest since January.
"I wouldn't have said this a couple of years ago, but I'm not as confident as I was in America's a...
Coronavirus Outbreak on Carnival Cruise Ship
- Robert Preidt
- August 13, 2021
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A coronavirus outbreak on a Carnival Cruise Line ship that sailed from Galveston, Texas, to Belize is one of the largest reported on a vessel sailing from the United States since cruises relaunched this summer.