In a finding that reinforces the safety of COVID vaccines, a new study shows that while the shots don’t raise the risk of rare neurological problems, COVID-19 infection might. The researchers focused on four immune-related neurological disorders: Bell’s palsy (facial weakness), encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), Guillain-Barré syndrome (a nerve condition), and… read on > read on >
Rates of postpartum depression among American mothers rose nearly three-fold during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with large increases in major depression and thoughts of self-harm, according to a new study. It included 670 new moms who completed online screening between February and July 2020. One-third screened positive for postpartum depression and 20% had symptoms of… read on > read on >
If your blood pressure spikes when you stand, you may be at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, Italian researchers warn. “The results of the study confirmed our initial hypothesis — a pronounced increase in blood pressure from lying to standing could be prognostically important in young people with high blood pressure,” said lead… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — When Randy Fritz went to his primary care physician for a checkup, he hadn’t been to see his doctor in more than a decade, but he wasn’t concerned. Why would he be? He played tennis and racquetball regularly with nary a problem. He ate healthy foods.… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — You know that phrase “you are what you eat”? Nutrition scientists are getting to the bottom of what that means with an emerging area of research called precision nutrition. It’s a growing field of study that assumes each person may have unique responses to eating specific… read on > read on >
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, millions have fled their homes and sought refuge wherever they could find it. Each individual story is intensely personal, but mental health experts warn of a refugee crisis that risks leaving a nation of 43 million with deep psychological scars for years to come. Marina, from Kyiv, now counts herself among… read on > read on >
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has become a humanitarian crisis. More than 3 million people have fled as refugees into neighboring countries, while thousands of civilians who remain in Ukraine have been injured by Russian shelling and missile attacks. In response, relief organizations have flooded the area to provide health care and aid to the suffering.… read on > read on >
Your annual screening mammogram may do more than spot breast cancer early — it may give you a heads up on your heart disease risk, too. Digital breast X-rays can also detect a build-up of calcium in the arteries of your breasts, an early sign of heart disease. These white areas — known as breast… read on > read on >
Landing in the hospital with a serious illness such as stroke can be one of the worst experiences of a person’s life. Why, then, do so few take advantage of a medical specialty aimed at easing pain and suffering during their hospital stay? Palliative care professionals focus on improving a patient’s quality of life by… read on > read on >
Long-term exposure to air pollution can wreak havoc on your lungs and heart, but new research suggests another vulnerability: It may increase your risk of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. For the study, the researchers analyzed health information on more than 81,000 people in Italy submitted by more than 3,500 doctors between June 2016… read on > read on >
