Worrying can take a toll on your psyche, but new research suggests that when middle-aged men fret too much, they face a higher risk for developing diabetes, heart disease or stroke down the road. And this increase in risk is on par with the health risks linked to heavy drinking, the findings showed. “Our findings… read on > read on >
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Depression Might Predispose You to Believe COVID Vaccine Lies
Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines abounds, and people with depression are more likely than others to fall for it, a new study finds. “One of the notable things about depression is that it can cause people to see the world differently — sort of the opposite of rose-colored glasses. That is, for some depressed people, the… read on > read on >
AHA News: Faith-Based Nonprofit Gives Teen Moms a Path to Diplomas and Jobs
MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — At age 16, Barbara Palmer became a single mom. Suddenly, she felt trapped in a community where she had felt so free. As the middle-class daughter of two police officers, she did not expect to be profiled as poor and criminal. “At the doctor’s office, they… read on > read on >
U.S. Teens Were Already in Mental Health Crisis Before Pandemic Hit
MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 (HealthDay Now) — Alaina Stanisci has grappled with an eating disorder since she was 10, and the disruptions of the pandemic only made things worse for the high school senior. “I actually experienced a relapse at the beginning of the pandemic because of this lack of structure,” Stanisci, 18, of Mountain… read on > read on >
Some Patients With Macular Degeneration Could Stop Monthly Eye Injections
Injection medications can save the vision of older people with macular degeneration, but the ongoing regimen is taxing. Now a preliminary study raises the possibility that some patients can safely be “weaned off” the treatment. Researchers found that of just over 100 patients they treated with the eye injections, nearly one-third were able to “pause”… read on > read on >
FDA May Limit Use of Two COVID Antibody Treatments
MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 (healthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration may soon curtail the use of two monoclonal antibody treatments that do not appear to work against the highly contagious Omicron variant. The treatments made by Regeneron and Eli Lilly performed well against earlier variants, but only GlaxoSmithKline’s antibody therapy has stayed… read on > read on >
Opioid Overdose Antidote Urged for Schools After Student’s Fentanyl Death
Schools should stock the opioid overdose antidote naloxone and train staff and students how to respond to an overdose, experts say after the apparent fentanyl overdose death of seventh grader at a school in Hartford, Conn. “Naloxone should be available in all schools, and there should be education on signs and symptoms of overdose and… read on > read on >
Are Pins or a Cast Better for a Broken Wrist?
A cast is as good as metal pins for treating a broken wrist, researchers report. A broken wrist in which bone fragments move out of their normal alignment is called a displaced wrist fracture. After the bones are put back in place, they’re typically held in position by a molded plaster cast or by pins/plates.… read on >
Many Kids Aren’t Wearing Helmets While Sledding, Poll Finds
When American kids do downhill skiing or snowboarding, they almost always wear a helmet, their parents say, but they’re far less likely to do so when cruising down a neighborhood hill on a sled. That puts them at risk for serious head injuries, experts warn. “Because sledding is so common, parents may overlook important safety… read on > read on >
Weight Loss May Not Affect Fertility Treatment Success
Losing weight before beginning fertility treatment doesn’t boost the odds that a woman who is obese will have a successful pregnancy, a new study shows. Obesity has been linked with difficulty conceiving, as well as pregnancy complications and loss. Many women who are obese and want to get pregnant are advised to lose weight to… read on > read on >