Health
Compulsory jabs: Pressure grows on anti-vaxxers
A growing number of countries and territories around the world are forcing people, often in specific sectors, to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jul 5, 2021
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News tagged with home health care
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Antipsychotic drugs are rarely effective in 'calming' dementia patients
Antipsychotic medications were initially developed to treat schizophrenia, a mental health condition characterised by psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Because of their sedative effects, antipsychotic ...
Sep 18, 2018
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Medications
Ivermectin and COVID-19
If you have seen stories suggesting the use of ivermectin, a so-called "miracle cure" medication, for COVID-19—beware.
Sep 21, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Home and hospital health care could be in 'hot water'
Hospitals and homes are havens for germs and disease—but a well-regulated hot water system can prevent the spread of waterborne pathogens, including an emerging infectious disease problem from "superbugs" which can be resistant ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q and A: Tips for coping with COVID-19 at home
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My sister tested positive for COVID-19 with an at-home test and has not been to her doctor because her symptoms are mild—just some congestion and a slight cough. Although the new omicron variant of COVID-19 ...
Jan 27, 2022
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Health
Poor sleep linked to feeling older and worse outlook on ageing, which can impact health
Poor sleep in the over 50s is linked to more negative perceptions of aging, which in turn can impact physical, mental and cognitive health, new research has revealed.
Nov 22, 2021
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Health
Hydration myths may be putting older people's health at risk
Myths about healthy water drinking may be putting older people's health at risk by discouraging them from drinking enough fluid to stay healthy, according to a new UCL-led study.
Dec 13, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hospitals full, doctors treated her severe COVID-19 at home
(HealthDay)—New York City resident Jeanne Jennings was so sick with COVID-19 she couldn't draw a decent breath.
Aug 11, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pet therapy: How dogs, cats and horses help improve human well-being
We've all heard of the psychotherapy couch, and the dynamic between a client and their human therapist. But perhaps less well known is the increasingly popular pet therapy. And no, that's not therapy for your pet—it's the ...
Apr 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sweden coronavirus deaths pass 4,000: health authorities
Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to the coronavirus than many of its European neighbours, said on Monday its number of deaths passed the 4,000 mark.
May 25, 2020
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