TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For reasons that remain murky, new research warns that a spike in social media use during the pandemic might have worsened tic disorders in children. Tics are sudden twitches, movements or sounds that people do repeatedly because they can’t control their body. InContinue Reading
Fewer breast cancers may be ‘overdiagnosed’ than thought. Detection of breast tumors that might never pose a major threat to health — overdiagnosis — is a major reason why some experts caution against starting mammography before the age of 50. But new research finds overdiagnosis isn’t as common as manyContinue Reading
Increased social media use may be causing more severe tics in young people, researchers findContinue Reading
Men get eating disorders too, but little research done. Males and some minority groups have been drastically underrepresented in clinical trials that research treatment options for the psychiatric illnesses, experts say. Read more Which new moms are at highest risk for postpartum depression? New research pinpoints those women who couldContinue Reading
CDC expected to loosen U.S. mask guidance on Friday. The move comes after the agency shifts its focus from community COVID-19 case numbers to the numbers of hospitalizations and local hospital capacity. Read more Is a cure for type 1 diabetes near? Science could be getting closer, as researchers honeContinue Reading
Why is cancer-linked benzene in so many personal care products? The chemical is being found in the propellants of many deodorants, sunscreens and other products Americans use every day, leading to numerous recent recalls. Read more CDC to update criteria guiding COVID-19 restrictions. The revisions may be announced by theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A wide range of human food, pet food, medical devices and drug products have been recalled by Family Dollar Inc. due to the risk of salmonella and other hazards associated with a rodent infestation at a company warehouse in Arkansas. The U.S. FoodContinue Reading
Join AARP today and save 25% off! Only $12 for your first year with Automatic Renewal, normally $16! What is AARP and how does it work? AARP is a nonprofit organization with a membership that empowers Americans who are nearing the retirement age to choose how they want to liveContinue Reading
Can micro-dosing LSD help your brain? Maybe not: New research shows that the trendy use of the psychedelic doesn’t appear to cause any lasting or dramatic improvements to a person’s disposition or brain power. Read more Travel to Europe may soon get easier. All testing and quarantine requirements for travelersContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cannabidiol (CBD) products are wildly popular among older adults for treating chronic pain and anxiety, and a new poll suggests that nearly three-quarters of U.S. parents think CBD might also be a good option for their kids when other meds don’t work. OnContinue Reading
New study will track dog’s longevity. Over 32,000 pooches are enrolled in a project aimed at figuring out why canines age at vastly different rates, and why some breeds fall prey to different illnesses. Read more Working out after COVID vaccine might boost your immunity. When people exercised for 90Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Several powdered infant formula products have been recalled by Abbott Inc., following reports of four infants developing bacterial infections after consuming the products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. “As this is a product used as the sole source of nutritionContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Journalistic fact checks do more to combat the spread of COVID-19 misinformation than false tags used by social media companies, a new study finds. Journalistic fact checks not only flag a post as false, but also provide information refuting the fake claim withContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Six Brut and Sure aerosol antiperspirant and deodorant sprays sold in the United States and Canada have been recalled by their maker due to the presence of the chemical benzene. “Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur byContinue Reading