FRIDAY, March 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Preschoolers who spend a lot of time watching movies and shows on TVs and other screens are more likely to develop emotional and behavioral problems by age 5, a Finnish study warns. But despite their reputation, video games did not appear to promoteContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new government report confirms what many moms and dads already know: Parents and kids are struggling mightily to cope with the stresses of distance learning. A survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of parents of children agedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program is proceeding apace, with more than one-fifth of adult Americans having received at least one dose and eligibility opening up for everyone by May 1, under orders from President Joe Biden. That means the fully vaccinated now haveContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — At Eating Recovery Center, which offers treatment and services for people who have eating disorders, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs were switched to virtual when the pandemic began. But that didn’t sit well with people who were working on their recovery. “OurContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The pandemic is turning what should be a joyful time for pregnant women into a stress-filled experience. Why? Fears that their infants might catch COVID-19 is one of the main reasons anxiety levels are soaring, a new survey finds. Researchers from Washington StateContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 198 2021 (HealthDay News) — People really do vary in how fast they age, and the divergence starts in young adulthood, a new study suggests. The researchers found that by the tender age of 45, people with a faster pace of “biological aging” were more likely to feel,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, March 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to hamper people long after childhood ends. Researchers found that adults with ADHD often have a harder time holding their own in the workforce. High school graduates with ADHD earn about 17%Continue Reading
THURSDAY, March 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a 20-something who wants to stay sharp, listen up: A new study suggests poor health habits now may increase your risk of mental decline later in life. Its authors say young adulthood may be the most critical time for adopting aContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The greener the neighborhood, the lower the stroke risk, a new study suggests. Researchers matched images gathered from space to health data from residents to come up with their findings. The work adds to evidence that shows where someone lives affectsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Winter weather can bring hidden dangers, the most deadly of which can include carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. As blizzards, tornadoes and severe storms batter the nation and many lose power and heat, the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning and fires from portableContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Vaping high-strength nicotine can help adults with schizophrenia stop smoking traditional cigarettes, according to a new study. Between 60% and 90% of people with schizophrenia smoke, compared to 15% to 24% of the general population, the researchers noted in the report published MarchContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — To the lingering damage of COVID-19 infection, add this side effect: New research shows that more than half of those sickened by COVID-19 report depression. Among more than 3,900 people who had COVID-19 surveyed between May 2020 and January 2021, 52% suffered symptomsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Katie Rodgers was just 15 years old when she started smoking, and in her early 20s when it became a more significant habit. Rodgers found quitting tough, but she managed to kick the habit at age 33 during a global pandemic because sheContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people take a beta blocker regularly, and a new study brings good news: The medications will not raise the risk of depression. Beta blockers are used to treat conditions such as heart failure, chest pains, high blood pressure and abnormal heartContinue Reading