Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) People with addiction disorders are at greater risk for COVID-19 and more likely to become seriously ill if infected, a new study finds. The researchers analyzed non-identifiable electronic health records of more than 73 million patients in the […]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF today signed a new collaborative framework which will accelerate joint public health efforts that put the most marginalized and vulnerable populations first. The new Strategic Collaboration Framework builds on a robust 70-year collaboration between the two organizations, and prioritizes four strategic areas for immediate attention […]
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) Many former National Football League (NFL) players who took opioid painkillers early in their retirement still used them nine years later, a new study finds. The researchers also found that those who continued to use opioids were more likely to report moderate to severe […]
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) Eyeglasses keep you from tripping over footstools and walking into walls, but they also might have a side benefit to spark envy among those with 20/20 vision. People who wear glasses every day might be less susceptible to COVID-19 infection, […]
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (American Heart Association News) Cholesterol can be confusing. But understanding it could help you live a longer, healthier life. So in honor of Cholesterol Education Month, we asked a pair of experts to clear up five common questions. Do my blood cholesterol numbers matter? “The answer […]
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) COVID-19 may hit pregnant women especially hard, U.S. health officials warned in two reports. In one report, scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge pregnant women and health care providers to be aware of the risks for severe COVID-19, which […]
By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) A major cause of falls in older people is more common among Parkinson’s patients, and monitoring for the condition might lower patients’ risks, new research shows. Ever feel dizzy and lightheaded when you suddenly stand up? It’s caused by a […]
By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) Adding a newer drug to standard therapy might help control kidney complications caused by the autoimmune disease lupus, a new clinical trial suggests. The researchers found that adding the drug, called belimumab, improved patients’ likelihood of responding to treatment. That […]
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2020 A genetic variant in some people may be associated with mental decline that can’t be explained by deposits of two proteins linked with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say. They said their findings could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s. The two proteins are amyloid β and tau. […]
Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — When a safe and effective vaccine against the coronavirus becomes available, it’s likely to take six to nine months for enough Americans to get vaccinated to have a significant impact on the pandemic, U.S. Centers for […]