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Health Highlights: Dec. 15, 2022​

White House ‘winter preparedness’ plan revives free at-home COVID test program. Responding to a new surge in cases, officials said households will be eligible for 4 free test kits. Other initiatives are aimed a curbing the impact of rising rates of respiratory infection. Read more

White House 'Winter Preparedness Plan' Revives Free At-Home COVID Test Program

THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With cases of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 rising and hospitals filling up nationwide, the Biden Administration on Wednesday announced a “winter preparedness plan” for what could be a tough season ahead.

Gene therapy gel offers hope against rare blistering disease. Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa causes blistering that leads to painful open wounds. But in a trial, wounds completely closed for 67% of participants getting the gel vs. 22% of those given a placebo. Read more

Gene Therapy Gel Offers New Hope Against Rare Blistering Disease

THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An experimental gene therapy that’s applied as a skin gel appears to heal wounds caused by a rare and severe genetic skin disease.

U.S. deaths fell in 2022, but they are still higher than before the pandemic. Deaths are expected to remain about 13% higher than 2019 numbers, new report finds. Read more

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U.S. Deaths Drop in 2022, But Still Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels

THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) – More than two years after the pandemic began, there is a bit of good news on death rates in the United States: They should be lower this year than during the past two years once final numbers are tallied.

Caring for kids and aging parents: The ‘sandwich’ generation is under strain. Caregivers of both the old and the young are much more likely to struggle with money problems, emotional trouble and exhaustion, researchers found. Read more

Caring for Kids and Aging Parents: The 'Sandwich' Generation Is Under Strain

THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-quarter of all American adults who care for an elderly parent also care for a child at the same time, a new study reveals.

Gun homicides rose sharply during pandemic. Black men were most impacted by gun homicides, while white men were most affected by gun suicides, a new report finds. Read more

Gun Homicides Rose Sharply During Pandemic, Black Men Most Affected

THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Gun deaths skyrocketed in the United States between 2019 and 2020, according to a new study.

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