Insomnia may forecast depression, thinking problems in older people (HealthDay)—Insomnia may significantly increase the risk that older adults will be unable to shake off depression, researchers say. May 16, 2020 1 21
Italy to reopen borders for EU tourists in early June Italy will reopen to European tourists from early June and scrap a 14-day mandatory quarantine period, the government said on Saturday, as it quickened the exit from the coronavirus lockdown. May 16, 2020 0 403
Treating skin irritations from wearing face masks Since many people are wearing face masks because of COVID-19 pandemic requirements, skin irritations on the face might be more prevalent. May 16, 2020 0 10
Mayo Clinic Q And A: COVID-19 and people with disabilities Dear Mayo Clinic: My father, who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease, lives with me and my family, including three children. While my husband can work at home, I am still required to go on-site for my job. Although I practice ... May 16, 2020 0 8
Mayo Clinic Minute: Health benefits of gardening Practicing social distancing means more time spent at home. And many people use this time to start a garden in their backyard. There's a saying that you reap what you sow. And in the case of a vegetable garden, a rich harvest ... May 16, 2020 0 6
Vaccine hopes and economic woes as virus spreads President Donald Trump voiced hope Friday that a coronavirus vaccine will be available by late 2020, cushioning dire US economic news as parts of Europe re-open despite fears of a second wave of the pandemic. May 16, 2020 0 90
Continuously active surface disinfectants may provide additional barrier against the spread of viruses In the battle to slow or prevent the transmission of viruses, such as the novel coronavirus, continuously active disinfectants could provide a new line of defense, according to a recent University of Arizona study released ... May 16, 2020 4 122
Voluntary collective isolation is best response to COVID-19 for indigenous populations A team of anthropologists, physicians, tribal leaders and local government authorities developed and implemented a multi-phase COVID-19 prevention and containment plan among the Tsimane, an indigenous group of forager-horticulturists ... May 16, 2020 0 2
Sociodemographic factors associated with a positive test for COVID-19 in primary care Older age, being male, deprivation, living in a densely populated area, ethnicity, obesity, and chronic kidney disease are associated with a positive test for COVID-19, according to results from 3,802 people tested for SARS-CoV-2 ... May 16, 2020 0 2
