American teens are increasingly turning to the social media giant Instagram to share graphic images of their own attempts to harm themselves, a new study reveals. “It could be an attempt to share their emotional or psychological pain with others or find support from others,” said study lead author Amanda Giordano. She is an associate… read on > read on >
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Most Older Adults Plan to Travel Soon, With Precautions: Poll
Nearly 1 in 3 older Americans plan an extended trip next year, and 1 in 4 plan to travel for the holidays, but many will take COVID-19 into account, a new survey shows. If COVID cases surge at their destination, 20% said they would definitely change their plans, and another 52% said they might do… read on > read on >
Everyday Household Noise Is Stressing Out Your Dog: Study
If your pooch often seems anxious, it could be due to common household noises such as from a vacuum or microwave oven, researchers say. It’s well known that a sudden loud racket such as fireworks or thunderstorms can spark anxiety in dogs, but this new study shows that even day-to-day sounds may upset them, and… read on > read on >
HPV Vaccination Rises in States That Don’t Require Parental Consent
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) – When young people are allowed to give their own consent for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, vaccination rates are higher, new research shows. The new study suggests that allowing teens to consent without parental involvement could be an important strategy for boosting HPV vaccination rates. This consent is already… read on > read on >
Lung Cancer Survival Continues to Improve, But Not for All
Lung cancer survival rates in the United States continue to rise, but certain racial groups are still hit hard by the disease, the American Lung Association reports. Its fourth annual “State of Lung Cancer” report shows that the average five-year survival rate increased from 14.5% to nearly 24%, but it remains at 20% for people… read on > read on >
Pfizer COVID Pill to Be Made, Sold Cheaply in 95 Poor Countries
Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement for its promising COVID-19 antiviral pill to be made and sold cheaply in 95 developing nations. The countries included in the licensing deal are mostly in Africa and Asia, and they account for more than half of the world’s population, the company said in a… read on > read on >
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Higher Odds for Dangerous A-Fib
Women with breast cancer are known to have heart problems related to treatment, and now a new study shows their odds of developing an abnormal heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib) may increase in the wake of a breast cancer diagnosis. Women who develop a-fib within a month of a breast cancer diagnosis are… read on > read on >
Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus
Marijuana use in pregnancy may increase your child’s risk for stress and anxiety, a new study suggests. Although some moms-to-be use pot hoping to relieve morning sickness and anxiety, they should know it may cause genetic changes in the uterus that result in children becoming anxious, aggressive and hyperactive, researchers say. “People are saying that… read on > read on >
As Countries Become More Tolerant, Suicides Among Gay Men Decline
A new study confirms that when a country is more accepting of people who are LGBTQ, fewer gay or bisexual men take their own lives. In a new study, researchers compared life in a country where LGBTQ folks encounter strong stigma with that in a country where stigma against them is low. The upshot: The… read on > read on >
Certain Antidepressants Appear to Curb Severe COVID-19
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 Certain commonly prescribed antidepressants appear to substantially lower the risk of dying among seriously ill COVID-19 patients, a large new study indicates. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most widely prescribed drugs for the treatment of depression. They include drugs like Lexapro (escitalopram), Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline). “We… read on > read on >