Health Highlights: June 3, 2022
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
Your height could be factor in disease risk. Taller folks are at higher risk for atrial fibrillation and varicose veins, but at lower risk of coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, new research shows. Read more
Biden says smallest kids might get COVID shots by June 21. Children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination within weeks if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group, as expected. Read more
Graphic images on cigarette packs trigger shame. Smokers confronted with the gruesome photos often hide them from others -- but don't necessarily quit, new research finds. Read more
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