Archive: 02/02/2022

Heart issues have affected 4 in 10 U.S. adults since pandemic began: Survey

(HealthDay)—Four in 10 Americans say they've had at least one heart-related issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about one in four who have tested positive say COVID has affected their heart health, according to a new ...

Feb 2, 2022

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As winter Olympics approach, America's athletes may be more stressed than ever

(HealthDay)—With America's best skiers, skaters and snowboarders now heading to the Winter Olympics, a team of mental health professionals will be in Beijing to help them perform under the double strain of intense competition ...

Feb 2, 2022

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Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

School closures. Family strains. Isolated and quarantined friends. Even when young people haven't directly experienced COVID-19, the pandemic has strained their mental health. Often severely.

Feb 2, 2022

Getting active soon after concussion may aid kids' recovery

(HealthDay)—A return to non-contact physical activity three days after a concussion is safe and possibly even beneficial for kids, a Canadian clinical trial finds.

Feb 2, 2022

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Metastases occur in about 2 percent of cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas

(HealthDay)—Metastases develop in about 2 percent of cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (cSCCs), according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Feb 2, 2022

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Suicides by drug overdose increased among young people, elderly people, and Black women, despite overall downward trend

A new study of intentional drug overdose deaths, or suicides by an overdose of a medication or drug, found an overall decline in recent years in the United States, but an increase in young people aged 15-24, older people ...

Feb 2, 2022

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Want to reduce stress and increase focus? Consider mindfulness

Are you worried about maintaining your New Year's resolutions, or otherwise just stressed out about the latest COVID-19 surge as the pandemic drags into another year? Two Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden professors who ...

Feb 2, 2022

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New online tool assesses safety of pets in aged care homes

Australia has launched a new online tool to assess whether individual pets can safely be accommodated in aged care homes, easing the stress for many older people moving into residential care.

Feb 2, 2022

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Some cancers are preventable with a vaccine: A virologist explains

One-fifth. Nearly 20% of cancers worldwide are caused by a virus.

Feb 2, 2022

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How altitude affects the body

Every year, thousands of people travel to high-altitude environments for tourism, adventure-seeking, or to train and compete in various sports. Unfortunately, these trips can be marred by the effects of acute altitude sickness, ...

Feb 2, 2022

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