Among Americans with severe asthma, less than half see a specialist to manage their condition, new research shows. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends patients with severe asthma be referred to a specialist for evaluation and care. To find out how many people with severe asthma see a specialist, researchers examined insurance… read on > read on >
As the use of e-scooters has risen with the introduction of urban rideshare programs, so have serious injuries associated with their use, a new study finds. Neck and head injuries are especially common. “Since e-scooters became a popular form of transportation in major cities, the number of injuries jumped significantly because they’ve become more available… read on > read on >
The new coronavirus infected the testes of hamsters in a study that adds to growing evidence that COVID-19 strikes more than just the lungs. The findings could have important implications for men’s health, the researchers said, although research in animals does not always translate to humans. But the study authors noted that some male COVID-19… read on > read on >
In a finding that confirms what many suspect, a new study shows that teens who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or have a heart attack in their 30s and 40s. These teens are also more likely to have other health issues down the road, regardless of whether… read on > read on >
MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A possible link between some COVID-19 vaccines and heart inflammation bears close monitoring, but it’s no reason for parents or their teenage children to avoid vaccination. That’s what researchers are saying after several reports of the inflammation in teens and adults who had been vaccinated recently.… read on > read on >
Older adults who use certain blood pressure drugs may retain more of their memory skills as they age, a new study suggests. Researchers found the benefit among older people taking medications that are allowed past the “blood-brain barrier,” which is a border of specialized cells that prevents toxic substances from crossing into the brain. Those… read on > read on >
Whether to share your bed with your infant at night has been the subject of heated debate: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises against it, recommending room-sharing but not bed-sharing, while others promote the practice as part of an idea called attachment parenting. Now, a new study finds bed-sharing did nothing to boost mother-infant… read on > read on >
Job stress, money problems and other everyday frustrations can undermine relationships, but big challenges like the coronavirus pandemic may actually leave couples happier, a new study reveals. The reason: They’re more likely to be aware that stress is affecting them. “Because of this awareness, when major stressors occur, romantic partners may be less likely to… read on > read on >
MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A type of psychotherapy that changes how people regulate thinking patterns may reduce anxiety and depression for people recovering from heart problems, new research shows. The study, published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, found 1 in 3 people who took part in metacognitive… read on > read on >
Birthday celebrations raised the risk of spreading SARS-CoV-2 by 30% last year in U.S. counties with high rates of COVID-19, according to a new study. No such surge was seen in places with low rates of infection. For the study, researchers at Harvard Medical School and the RAND Corporation analyzed health insurance claims data from… read on > read on >
