The New Domestic Violence: Technology Abuse
by Kaushar AlamNovember 30, 2020
Abusers can turn technology against victims to monitor, threaten, harass and hurt them, but there are resources and laws designed to help. ...Read More
COVID in Kids: The Most Telling Symptoms
by Kaushar AlamNovember 30, 2020
Among thousands of kids tested for COVID-19, an upset stomach, loss of taste/smell, fever and headache were symptoms most predictive of pos...Read More
This Injury a Possible Sign of Domestic Violence
by Kaushar AlamNovember 30, 2020
The findings underscore the need to screen women who receive fractures to their ulna for possible intimate partner violence, researchers sa...Read More
Study Casts Doubt on Plasma as COVID Treatment
by Kaushar AlamNovember 25, 2020
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, anecdotal reports suggested that infusing very sick patients with the blood plasma of people who'd surv...Read More
Leaders Urge Caution as COVID Surges in Nursing Homes
by Kaushar AlamNovember 25, 2020
Coronavirus cases in the nation’s 15,600 nursing homes have reached a record high, leaving operators struggling to protect staff and reside...Read More
Experts: COVID Vaccine May Cause Side Effects
by Kaushar AlamNovember 25, 2020
Americans who get a shot shouldn't be surprised if they feel under the weather for a few days afterwards, expert say. Vaccines work to ...Read More
Tips on Living With Migraine
by Kaushar AlamNovember 24, 2020
Three people share their experiences with the chronic condition and what they've learned about finding treatments that really help. ...Read More
Anxiety Might Speed Alzheimer's: Study
by Kaushar AlamNovember 24, 2020
Older adults with memory problems may progress to Alzheimer's more quickly if they are also suffering from anxiety symptoms, a prelimin...Read More
Could the Pill Reduce Asthma Attacks?
by Kaushar AlamNovember 24, 2020
Women with asthma may suffer fewer severe symptom attacks if they are on birth control pills, a large new study suggests. from WebMD Hea...Read More
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Women's Odds for Diabetes
by Kaushar AlamNovember 24, 2020
Overweight women who eat a Mediterranean-like diet may reduce their odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%, compared with women who don...Read More
Junk Food, Alcohol Often Star in Hit Movies
by Kaushar AlamNovember 23, 2020
If there was an Oscar for "most unhealthy food in a leading role," many of America's most popular movies would be serious con...Read More
Vegan Diets Tied to Higher Bone Fracture Risk
by Kaushar AlamNovember 23, 2020
Vegans face a 43% higher risk for bone fractures than meat eaters, a large British study warns. The researchers also identified a notably h...Read More
1 in 3 Parents Say Holiday Gathering Worth COVID Risk
by Kaushar AlamNovember 23, 2020
In a new nationwide poll of 1,443 parents, about one in three said the benefits of gathering with families for the holidays outweighed the ...Read More
Young Americans Lonely, Depressed During Pandemic
by Kaushar AlamNovember 23, 2020
Loneliness, anxiety, depression and substance use have increased sharply among young American adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey...Read More
'Hidden' Prostate Cancer Usually Means Good Outcome
by Kaushar AlamNovember 23, 2020
Negative biopsies among early-stage prostate cancer patients who've chosen active surveillance are associated with a low risk of diseas...Read More
FDA Authorizes Arthritis Drug Combo for COVID-19
by Kaushar AlamNovember 20, 2020
The combination is meant for patients who need supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2UNB55M Read More
WHO Says No to Remdesivir as COVID-19 Treatment
by Kaushar AlamNovember 20, 2020
In the new assessment, the WHO panel of experts analyzed data from four international randomized trials that assessed several treatments fo...Read More
Losing Your Hair Because of Pandemic Stress?
by Kaushar AlamNovember 20, 2020
If you do have hair loss, it's a good idea to have a doctor check for a thyroid issue or anemia. If stress is the cause, hair loss supp...Read More
Pfizer Seeks COVID Vaccine OK As Roll Out Planned
by Kaushar AlamNovember 20, 2020
If the committee approves Pfizer’s vaccine, distribution could begin within 24 hours. The Pfizer vaccine has already been manufactured unde...Read More
Thanksgiving Guide: Finding Antibiotic-Free Turkeys
by Kaushar AlamNovember 20, 2020
Of the 15 brands evaluated, eight got the green light, four a caution light, and three brands a red light, based on information about antib...Read More
Why Are COVID Cases Increasing So Fast Right Now?
by Kaushar AlamNovember 20, 2020
If it seems to you like the number of new cases of COVID-19 is speeding up, you’re right. In only 6 days last week, we leapt from 10 millio...Read More
Restaurants Scramble Amid Cold, COVID Surge
by Kaushar AlamNovember 19, 2020
But infectious disease experts are skeptical that dining out can be made safe during a winter COVID-19 surge without either ruining the exp...Read More
IVF Won't Raise Ovarian Cancer Risk: Study
by Kaushar AlamNovember 19, 2020
Previous studies suggested that women who used this assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF to get pregnant may be at risk for...Read More
Data Shows Oxford COVID Vaccine Safe, Effective
by Kaushar AlamNovember 19, 2020
A COVID-19 vaccine under development at Oxford University in England appears safe and triggers an immune response in older adults, research...Read More
COVID in Pregnancy Won't Affect Outcomes: Study
by Kaushar AlamNovember 19, 2020
In fact, 95% of these women have good outcomes, and just 3% of their babies test positive for COVID-19, researchers say. from WebMD Heal...Read More
How Much Does Wearing a Mask Protect You?
by Kaushar AlamNovember 19, 2020
Yes, you should still wear a mask, despite the findings of a new study out of Denmark that tested whether paper surgical face masks protect...Read More
CDC Urges Americans to Forgo Thanksgiving Travel
by Kaushar AlamNovember 19, 2020
With cases already climbing at alarming rates, CDC officials said they were concerned that the holidays may further drive up cases and deat...Read More
'Unrelenting' COVID Pushes U.S. Deaths Past 250,000
by Kaushar AlamNovember 19, 2020
During the last 4 weeks, the number of deaths has jumped by 42%, according to an NBC News analysis. In early October, the weekly average wa...Read More
U.S. Leads Wealthy Nations in Pregnancy-Related Deaths
by Kaushar AlamNovember 18, 2020
In 2018, the U.S. maternal mortality rate stood at 17 for every 100,000 births -- more than double the rate of most other countries. Those ...Read More
What the Pandemic Did to Workouts
by Kaushar AlamNovember 17, 2020
By June, just over 60% of those surveyed said they were meeting World Health Organization's guidelines for weekly exercise, representin...Read More
Is Ablation Rx the Best First Choice for A-Fib?
by Kaushar AlamNovember 17, 2020
A-fib patients who underwent ablation were half as likely to have an arrhythmia episode in the following year compared to patients on medic...Read More
Can Supplements Boost Your Immunity This Winter?
by Kaushar AlamNovember 17, 2020
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and cold and flu season well underway, people are seeking ways to boost their disease defenses. Can a suppl...Read More
Poll: Many Will Attend Large Indoor Holiday Events
by Kaushar AlamNovember 16, 2020
And while many plan to take precautions -- such as social distancing and asking those with COVID-19 symptoms not to attend holiday gatherin...Read More
Restful Sleep Could Help Ward Off Heart Failure
by Kaushar AlamNovember 16, 2020
Researchers found that of over 400,000 adults, those with the healthiest sleep patterns were 42% less likely to develop heart failure over ...Read More
Confidence Drops in Prescription-Strength Fish Oil
by Kaushar AlamNovember 16, 2020
"Given the current uncertain state of knowledge, neither patients nor physicians can be confident that omega-3 fatty acids have any he...Read More
'Polypill' May Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk By 40%
by Kaushar AlamNovember 16, 2020
The "polypill" containing three generic blood pressure medications and a statin dramatically reduced the risk of heart-related il...Read More
Warming Planet Ups Risk of Deadly Tick-Borne Fever
by Kaushar AlamNovember 16, 2020
When temperatures rise, the brown dog tick, which carries the bacteria causing the disease, is more than twice as likely to shift its feedi...Read More
Homeless Shelters Grapple With COVID Safety as Cold Creeps In
by Kaushar AlamNovember 16, 2020
During the pandemic, shelters are having to change the way they do things to prevent the virus from spreading among the vulnerable homeless...Read More
Annual Report Highlights Dangerous Toys
by Kaushar AlamNovember 13, 2020
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group has released its 35th annual “Trouble in Toyland” report that highlights hazardous children’s toys....Read More
Is the Pandemic Harming Kids' Mental Health?
by Kaushar AlamNovember 13, 2020
Since last April, hospital emergency rooms across the United States have seen a sustained surge in visits related to the mental health of s...Read More
Study Finds Blacks, Asians More Vulnerable to COVID
by Kaushar AlamNovember 13, 2020
Black and Asian people in the United States and the United Kingdom have significantly higher odds of COVID-19 infection compared to white p...Read More
Fish Oil, Vitamin D Supplements Won't Prevent A-Fib
by Kaushar AlamNovember 13, 2020
Millions of people take a fish oil or vitamin D supplement in hopes of warding off a host of ills. But a new study finds the nutrients won...Read More
Restrictions Return As COVID Surges Across the U.S.
by Kaushar AlamNovember 13, 2020
With the coronavirus setting new records on a daily basis, more restrictions such as statewide face mask mandates are being imposed in stat...Read More
New Finding Reveals Why Certain COVID Patients Die
by Kaushar AlamNovember 13, 2020
Scientists have found that some people have antibodies against parts of their own immune system, allowing viruses to multiply rapidly. f...Read More
Study: New Mutation Sped Up Spread of Coronavirus
by Kaushar AlamNovember 13, 2020
The virus that causes COVID-19 is not the same strain as first emerged from China. A new study shows it has changed slightly in a way that ...Read More
Could Propecia Up Young Men's Suicide Risk?
by Kaushar AlamNovember 12, 2020
Information from the World Health Organization indicates that over the past 10 years, reports of suicidal ideation among young men using th...Read More
Measles Deaths Grow by Half
by Kaushar AlamNovember 12, 2020
The World Health Organization on Thursday released new statistics that show 869,770 cases of measles, one of the most contagious diseases k...Read More
Flu Shots: Doctors, Pharmacies Report Higher Demand
by Kaushar AlamNovember 12, 2020
Major U.S. drug store chains report more requests for flu shots and they say they've pre-ordered millions more shots this year to be pr...Read More
Exercise and Migraines: What Helps and Hurts
by Kaushar AlamNovember 11, 2020
Headaches shouldn’t hold you back from a workout. Find out how migraines and exercise relate to each other and what you can do to stay acti...Read More
Up Next for Obamacare: 1 of 4 Court Rulings Likely
by Kaushar AlamNovember 11, 2020
Now that a Supreme Court’s hearing on a new lawsuit seeking to kill the Affordable Care Act is over, what’s next for the law? Court watcher...Read More
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