The day paramedics rushed Jeramiah Parsons to the hospital, his lips were so sore and swollen he had trouble talking. A skin-picking habit related to his methamphetamine addiction had permitted a dangerous antibiotic-resistant infection to take up residence in his face. He had no health insurance and no doctor he could call. “It’s difficult to… read on >
The novel coronavirus appears to be seasonal in nature, with major outbreaks occurring mainly in regions that match a specific set of climate conditions, a new study argues. All areas experiencing significant outbreaks of COVID-19 fall within a northern corridor that has an average temperature of 41 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit and an average humidity… read on >
(HealthDay News) — Coronavirus continued its insidious spread throughout America on Tuesday, as all 50 states reported cases and the death toll topped 100. As the case count climbed past 6,000, the Trump administration pushed an $850 billion aid package that could include $1,000 checks sent to all Americans, to blunt the severity of a… read on >
Even in the midst of rising rates of suicide and substance abuse, nearly 117 million Americans live in what is known as “health professional shortage areas.” Put another way, only 27% of mental health needs in those areas are being met, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). More than 6,300 additional providers… read on >
A number of home cleaning supplies may be effective against the new coronavirus, experts say. “Not many scientific studies have asked which are the most effective disinfecting agents to use against [the new coronavirus] because it was discovered so recently,” said Siobain Duffy, an associate professor of ecology at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J.,… read on >
As the coronavirus pandemic continues its relentless spread around the world, the greatest worry has been for older people. But experts stress that age is not the sole determinant of risk for severe illness or death. “The elderly and people with chronic diseases have the highest risk. If you’re not sure if you’re at a… read on >
Brain inflammation may be more of a factor in dementia than previously believed, a new British study suggests. “We predicted the link between inflammation in the brain and the buildup of damaging proteins, but even we were surprised by how tightly these two problems mapped on to each other,” said co-author Thomas Cope of the… read on >
(HealthDay News) — The Trump Administration on Monday ramped up its coronavirus “social distancing” advisory to now discourage gatherings of 10 or more people. Hours later, about 7 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area were ordered to shelter in their homes. Residents were instructed to only leave for “essential” reasons, such as going… read on >
You’re a little feverish, but you feel good enough to get your shopping done and a quick workout at the gym. If you do, you could become part of the exponential spread of the coronavirus, a new study concludes. About 86% of COVID-19 cases in China were milder and went undetected during the two-week ramp-up… read on >
Coronavirus is officially a pandemic, and Americans are adopting “social distancing” to prevent a surge in potential illnesses and death. So, what if you run a fever or experience shortness of breath? Should that send you running to an emergency room? Not necessarily, since most coronavirus cases are mild and there’s no need to panic,… read on >
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