Chronic pain can keep kids from being social and active, leading to anxiety and depression, a child psychiatrist says. Unfortunately, this can turn into a vicious cycle — worsening depression and anxiety can also worsen pain perception. Between 5% and 20% of children live with chronic pain. It usually takes the form of bone and… read on >
(HealthDay News) — Millions of much-needed testing kits for COVID-19 are on the way to clinics and labs nationwide, Vice President Mike Pence told reporters during a White House briefing Monday evening. Pence heads the Trump Administration’s coronavirus task force. He said the group reached out to governors from 47 states on Monday, and was… read on >
Infants with chronic serious sleep problems may be at increased risk for anxiety and emotional disorders later in childhood, according to a new study from Australia. “Persistent disturbed sleep during infancy may be an early indicator of a child’s heightened susceptibility to later mental health difficulties — in particular, anxiety problems,” said researcher Fallon Cook… read on >
Taller and thinner girls are more likely to develop the often painful condition known as endometriosis, according to the results of a six-decade study. The findings could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the common gynecological disease, the researchers said. In endometriosis, tissue that looks and acts like the lining of the uterus grows… read on >
Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Don’t grab that door handle. Put the toilet seat lid down before you flush. COVID-19 has prompted a mountain of advice about how to protect yourself against coronavirus infection, and now a trio of studies of infected patients offer very encouraging news on what works. The bad news… read on >
The coronavirus crisis has millions of Americans questioning whether it’s wise, or even safe, to travel this spring. Now, an infectious disease expert has created a checklist to help you decide whether to go ahead with your trip or cancel it. COVID-19 is an illness caused by a new coronavirus. For most people with healthy… read on >
(HealthDay News) — As the number of U.S. coronavirus cases climbed past 530 in at least 34 states and the death toll hit 22, the State Department issued an advisory Sunday that urged all Americans to avoid cruise travel. “U.S. citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship,” the State… read on >
Your morning cup of coffee may help your focus and problem-solving skills, but it won’t kick-start your creativity, a new study says. “In Western cultures, caffeine is stereotypically associated with creative occupations and lifestyles, from writers and their coffee to programmers and their energy drinks, and there’s more than a kernel of truth to these… read on >
While many Americans are ready to celebrate the end of winter, those with seasonal allergies are already dreading the sneezing, wheezing, itchy eyes and runny nose that spring brings. “Spring allergies can be tricky to treat because not everyone is allergic to the same things, even though symptoms may look a lot alike,” said Dr.… read on >
(HealthDay News) — Thousands of passengers stranded on a cruise ship linked to the California’s first coronavirus death anxiously waited COVID-19 test results Friday, as the total number of U.S. cases passed 220 and the death count climbed to 14. The U.S. Coast Guard delivered the kits by helicopter Thursday to the Grand Princess, which… read on >
