Finding a new doctor can be a daunting task. For help, many older adults turn to online reviews, a new study finds. In fact, many people rate online reviews as highly as they would a recommendation from friends and family when picking a doctor, the new research found. “Doctors and policymakers should know that many… read on > read on >
In very rare cases, children infected with the new coronavirus can develop a severe illness known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). Now, research finds that these young patients often develop neurologic symptoms along with the respiratory issues they might face. These neurologic symptoms were present in half of children who were hospitalized with MIS-C, U.K.… read on > read on >
A cloth mask can limit your ability to exercise, so it might be a good idea to alter your workouts when wearing one, researchers say. Some previous studies have assessed how surgical face masks might impact exercise, but few have looked at cloth masks. In a new study, researchers compared the exercise performance of 31… read on > read on >
Suicides did not rise in wealthier nations early in the COVID pandemic, but continued monitoring of long-term mental health and economic effects is needed, a new study says. “We know that many people have had their lives changed dramatically by the pandemic, and the journey for some of them is ongoing,” said lead author Jane… read on > read on >
A U.S.-wide ban on teen use of tanning beds would prevent thousands of cases of skin cancer and save millions in health care costs, researchers say. Indoor tanning has been linked to an increased risk of melanoma — the deadliest type of skin cancer — and the highest risk is among people who start using… read on > read on >
Don’t forget to floss: New research adds to evidence linking gum disease with Alzheimer’s disease. The mouth is home to both harmful bacteria that promote inflammation and healthy, protective bacteria, the study authors explained. In the new study, the researchers found that people who have more harmful than healthy gum bacteria were more likely to… read on > read on >
Extremely rare but life-threatening blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine appear similar to those caused by the AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in Europe and Canada, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. Federal officials called for a “pause” in use of the one-dose J&J vaccine while they review data linked to six… read on > read on >
Patients, beware: You might not be able to trust the label on that medical marijuana product you just brought home. Levels of the two active ingredients in medicinal cannabis — THC and CBD — can vary widely from those claimed by distributors, a new study warns. “People are buying products they think are THC-free but,… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — If you’ve got questions about COVID-19 vaccines, you’re not the only one. Even as many people rush to get their shots, surveys show others just aren’t sure about them. Dr. Won Lee, medical director of Boston Medical Center’s Home Care Program, understands. “There’s so much misinformation… read on > read on >
Marc Baum went through all the usual steps to treat his bladder cancer — a couple of surgeries, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, all in a three-month period. But doctors hope that an extra step — an experimental vaccine — will be what keeps Baum’s cancer from coming back. A vaccine that uses genetics to teach… read on > read on >
