Kids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday. So far, infections with both viruses in children have been rare because last flu season was mild, but this one could see dramatic uptick in coinfections, according to a New York… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The sudden death of celebrated sportswriter Grant Wahl at a World Cup match in Qatar last week shocked those who knew him – and of him. He had just turned 49 and seemed healthy, aside from recent complaints about chest pressure, which he attributed to exhaustion… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Richard Samuelian recently got back from a hike in Yosemite National Park. A few years ago, the 52-year-old couldn’t walk down the hallway of his home in Fresno, California, without help. Richard was watching television one day when he noticed he was having trouble seeing the… read on > read on >
Extreme fatigue often tops the list of the most distressing symptoms for millions of people who live with multiple sclerosis (MS). And now, a new study suggests that light therapy may help these folks get their lives back. MS is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body attacks the insulation around its nerves, causing… read on > read on >
While shift workers aren’t more likely to get infected with COVID-19, they are more likely to suffer from severe disease requiring hospitalization, researchers warn. Norwegian scientists studied the risks of both shift workers and people who worked in face-to-face jobs in terms of COVID-19 infection and severity. They did this through online surveys of more… read on > read on >
As yet another winter blizzard barrels down on the U.S. East Coast, the the American Heart Association (AHA) is cautioning people to take care when shoveling snow, since the exertion and the cold can cause serious heart problems. Many people, especially those who don’t exercise regularly, may face an increased risk of a heart attack… read on > read on >
This season of celebrating also comes with lots of stress for many people. But despite the long to-do list and mandatory get-togethers, it is possible to maintain a healthy mind, according to experts at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. “Stress is an inevitable part of life and so the first thing people can do… read on > read on >
Kids who are the youngest in their grade may be overmedicated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a Norwegian researcher who studied prescribing data. Those who were also born preterm were at particular risk of being overmedicated, said Dr. Christine Strand Bachmann, a pediatrician at St. Olav’s University Hospital in Trondheim and PhD… read on > read on >
Parkinson’s disease is a much bigger problem than previously thought, particularly for aging Americans, a new study finds. There are about 50% more new cases of the degenerative disorder diagnosed each year in North America than currently estimated, researchers concluded after an extensive data review. “We used to say 60,000 people a year were getting… read on > read on >
Air pollution is plaguing the world’s oldest subway system, a new study warns, with high levels of tiny metal particles found in dust samples throughout the London Underground. Whether these particles actually pose a risk to human health remains an open question, British researchers acknowledge. But experts say it’s happening in subway systems elsewhere, including… read on > read on >
